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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.50, 3,806.48 and 688.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.50, 3,806.48 and 688.63 is: 1,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.50 : 3,806.48 = 688.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.50/3,806.48 = 688.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.50x = 3,806.48 × 688.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.50x = 2,621,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,233.85/2,537.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.00

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