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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.91, 3,659.47 and 685.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.91, 3,659.47 and 685.03 is: 1,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.91 : 3,659.47 = 685.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.91/3,659.47 = 685.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.91x = 3,659.47 × 685.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.91x = 2,506,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,852.06/2,439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.44

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