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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.85, 3,801.98 and 685.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.85, 3,801.98 and 685.85 is: 1,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.85 : 3,801.98 = 685.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.85/3,801.98 = 685.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.85x = 3,801.98 × 685.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.85x = 2,607,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,586.27/2,534.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.70

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