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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.91, 3,662.47 and 687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.91, 3,662.47 and 687.03 is: 1,030.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.91 : 3,662.47 = 687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.91/3,662.47 = 687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.91x = 3,662.47 × 687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.91x = 2,516,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,226.76/2,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.43

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