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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.64, 3,630 and 688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.64, 3,630 and 688.28 is: 1,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.64 : 3,630 = 688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.64/3,630 = 688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.64x = 3,630 × 688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.64x = 2,498,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,456.40/2,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.57

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