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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.82, 3,627.32 and 686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.82, 3,627.32 and 686.44 is: 1,029.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.82 : 3,627.32 = 686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.82/3,627.32 = 686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.82x = 3,627.32 × 686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.82x = 2,489,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,937.54/2,417.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.83

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