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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.41, 3,807.10 and 689.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.41, 3,807.10 and 689.65 is: 1,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.41 : 3,807.10 = 689.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.41/3,807.10 = 689.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.41x = 3,807.10 × 689.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.41x = 2,625,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,566.52/2,538.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.34

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