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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.44, 3,629.36 and 688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.44, 3,629.36 and 688.08 is: 1,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.44 : 3,629.36 = 688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.44/3,629.36 = 688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.44x = 3,629.36 × 688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.44x = 2,497,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,290.03/2,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.18

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