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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.49, 3,950.24 and 685.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.49, 3,950.24 and 685.69 is: 1,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.49 : 3,950.24 = 685.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.49/3,950.24 = 685.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.49x = 3,950.24 × 685.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.49x = 2,708,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,626.76/2,633.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.53

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