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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.42, 3,627.62 and 687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.42, 3,627.62 and 687.04 is: 1,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.42 : 3,627.62 = 687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.42/3,627.62 = 687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.42x = 3,627.62 × 687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.42x = 2,492,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,320.04/2,418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.56

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