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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.99, 3,805.72 and 688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.99, 3,805.72 and 688.12 is: 1,032.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.99 : 3,805.72 = 688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.99/3,805.72 = 688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.99x = 3,805.72 × 688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.99x = 2,618,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,780.81/2,536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.24

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