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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.90, 3,665.84 and 688.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.90, 3,665.84 and 688.90 is: 1,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.90 : 3,665.84 = 688.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.90/3,665.84 = 688.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.90x = 3,665.84 × 688.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.90x = 2,525,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,385.01/2,443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.34

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