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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.78, 3,807.90 and 690.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.78, 3,807.90 and 690.09 is: 1,035.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.78 : 3,807.90 = 690.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.78/3,807.90 = 690.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.78x = 3,807.90 × 690.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.78x = 2,627,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,793.71/2,538.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.06

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