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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.76, 3,803.26 and 686.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.76, 3,803.26 and 686.98 is: 1,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.76 : 3,803.26 = 686.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.76/3,803.26 = 686.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.76x = 3,803.26 × 686.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.76x = 2,612,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,763.55/2,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.37

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