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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.92, 3,807.08 and 689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.92, 3,807.08 and 689.20 is: 1,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.92 : 3,807.08 = 689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.92/3,807.08 = 689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.92x = 3,807.08 × 689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.92x = 2,623,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,839.54/2,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.85

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