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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.25, 3,804.37 and 687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.25, 3,804.37 and 687.56 is: 1,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.25 : 3,804.37 = 687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.25/3,804.37 = 687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.25x = 3,804.37 × 687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.25x = 2,615,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,711.90/2,536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.33

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