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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459, 3,688.50 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459, 3,688.50 and 635 is: 952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459 : 3,688.50 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459/3,688.50 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459x = 3,688.50 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459x = 2,342,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,197.50/2,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.50

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