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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.71, 3,805.10 and 688.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.71, 3,805.10 and 688.01 is: 1,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.71 : 3,805.10 = 688.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.71/3,805.10 = 688.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.71x = 3,805.10 × 688.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.71x = 2,617,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,958.08/2,536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.03

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