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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.53, 3,658.64 and 684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.53, 3,658.64 and 684.44 is: 1,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.53 : 3,658.64 = 684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.53/3,658.64 = 684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.53x = 3,658.64 × 684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.53x = 2,504,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,101.27/2,439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.47

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