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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.66, 3,660.59 and 685.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.66, 3,660.59 and 685.79 is: 1,028.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.66 : 3,660.59 = 685.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.66/3,660.59 = 685.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.66x = 3,660.59 × 685.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.66x = 2,510,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,379.43/2,440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.57

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