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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.54, 3,803.31 and 686.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.54, 3,803.31 and 686.85 is: 1,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.54 : 3,803.31 = 686.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.54/3,803.31 = 686.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.54x = 3,803.31 × 686.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.54x = 2,612,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,303.47/2,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.28

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