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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.10, 3,808.60 and 690.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.10, 3,808.60 and 690.25 is: 1,035.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.10 : 3,808.60 = 690.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.10/3,808.60 = 690.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.10x = 3,808.60 × 690.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.10x = 2,628,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,886.15/2,539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.36

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