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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.97, 3,803.34 and 686.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.97, 3,803.34 and 686.97 is: 1,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.97 : 3,803.34 = 686.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.97/3,803.34 = 686.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.97x = 3,803.34 × 686.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.97x = 2,612,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,761.46/2,535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.28

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