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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.17, 3,666 and 689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.17, 3,666 and 689.13 is: 1,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.17 : 3,666 = 689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.17/3,666 = 689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.17x = 3,666 × 689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.17x = 2,526,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,350.58/2,444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.62

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