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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.85, 3,806.47 and 688.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.85, 3,806.47 and 688.85 is: 1,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.85 : 3,806.47 = 688.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.85/3,806.47 = 688.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.85x = 3,806.47 × 688.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.85x = 2,622,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,086.86/2,537.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.19

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