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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.26, 3,628.62 and 687.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.26, 3,628.62 and 687.75 is: 1,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.26 : 3,628.62 = 687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.26/3,628.62 = 687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.26x = 3,628.62 × 687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.26x = 2,495,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,583.41/2,419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.55

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