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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.84, 3,805.23 and 687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.84, 3,805.23 and 687.99 is: 1,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.84 : 3,805.23 = 687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.84/3,805.23 = 687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.84x = 3,805.23 × 687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.84x = 2,617,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,973.17/2,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.98

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