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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.41, 3,808.60 and 690.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.41, 3,808.60 and 690.65 is: 1,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.41 : 3,808.60 = 690.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.41/3,808.60 = 690.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.41x = 3,808.60 × 690.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.41x = 2,630,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,409.59/2,539.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.83

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