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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.90, 3,664.98 and 687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.90, 3,664.98 and 687.92 is: 1,032.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.90 : 3,664.98 = 687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.90/3,664.98 = 687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.90x = 3,664.98 × 687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.90x = 2,521,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,194.72/2,442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.05

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