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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.82, 3,657.67 and 683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.82, 3,657.67 and 683.96 is: 1,025.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.82 : 3,657.67 = 683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.82/3,657.67 = 683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.82x = 3,657.67 × 683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.82x = 2,501,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,679.97/2,438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.77

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