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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.80, 3,627.12 and 687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.80, 3,627.12 and 687.02 is: 1,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.80 : 3,627.12 = 687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.80/3,627.12 = 687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.80x = 3,627.12 × 687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.80x = 2,491,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,903.98/2,418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.22

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