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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.99, 3,665.29 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.99, 3,665.29 and 688.88 is: 1,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.99 : 3,665.29 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.99/3,665.29 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.99x = 3,665.29 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.99x = 2,524,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,941.53/2,443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.12

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