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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.11, 3,663.97 and 687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.11, 3,663.97 and 687.99 is: 1,031.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.11 : 3,663.97 = 687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.11/3,663.97 = 687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.11x = 3,663.97 × 687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.11x = 2,520,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,774.72/2,443.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.79

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