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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.92, 3,628.56 and 687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.92, 3,628.56 and 687.52 is: 1,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.92 : 3,628.56 = 687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.92/3,628.56 = 687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.92x = 3,628.56 × 687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.92x = 2,494,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,707.57/2,418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.33

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