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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.75, 3,806.87 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.75, 3,806.87 and 688.88 is: 1,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.75 : 3,806.87 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.75/3,806.87 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.75x = 3,806.87 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.75x = 2,622,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,454.13/2,537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.38

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