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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.26, 3,627.39 and 686.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.26, 3,627.39 and 686.66 is: 1,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.26 : 3,627.39 = 686.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.26/3,627.39 = 686.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.26x = 3,627.39 × 686.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.26x = 2,490,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,783.62/2,418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.99

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