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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.16, 3,807.30 and 689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.16, 3,807.30 and 689.44 is: 1,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.16 : 3,807.30 = 689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.16/3,807.30 = 689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.16x = 3,807.30 × 689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.16x = 2,624,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,904.91/2,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.18

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