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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.34, 3,629.03 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.34, 3,629.03 and 687.96 is: 1,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.34 : 3,629.03 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.34/3,629.03 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.34x = 3,629.03 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.34x = 2,496,624.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,624.04/2,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.95

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