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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.42, 3,809.09 and 690.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.42, 3,809.09 and 690.71 is: 1,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.42 : 3,809.09 = 690.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.42/3,809.09 = 690.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.42x = 3,809.09 × 690.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.42x = 2,630,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,959.24/2,539.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.05

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