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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.92, 3,663.96 and 688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.92, 3,663.96 and 688.04 is: 1,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.92 : 3,663.96 = 688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.92/3,663.96 = 688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.92x = 3,663.96 × 688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.92x = 2,520,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,932.72/2,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.94

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