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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.60, 3,806.37 and 688.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.60, 3,806.37 and 688.89 is: 1,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.60 : 3,806.37 = 688.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.60/3,806.37 = 688.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.60x = 3,806.37 × 688.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.60x = 2,622,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,166.78/2,537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.33

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