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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.94, 3,809.88 and 691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.94, 3,809.88 and 691.22 is: 1,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.94 : 3,809.88 = 691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.94/3,809.88 = 691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.94x = 3,809.88 × 691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.94x = 2,633,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,465.25/2,539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.82

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