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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.08, 3,805.81 and 688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.08, 3,805.81 and 688.26 is: 1,032.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.08 : 3,805.81 = 688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.08/3,805.81 = 688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.08x = 3,805.81 × 688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.08x = 2,619,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,386.79/2,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.44

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