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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.26, 3,664.60 and 688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.26, 3,664.60 and 688.40 is: 1,032.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.26 : 3,664.60 = 688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.26/3,664.60 = 688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.26x = 3,664.60 × 688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.26x = 2,522,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,690.60/2,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.51

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