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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.40, 3,665.10 and 688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.40, 3,665.10 and 688.40 is: 1,032.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.40 : 3,665.10 = 688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.40/3,665.10 = 688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.40x = 3,665.10 × 688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.40x = 2,523,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,054.84/2,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.60

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