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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.77, 3,950.88 and 685.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.77, 3,950.88 and 685.97 is: 1,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.77 : 3,950.88 = 685.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.77/3,950.88 = 685.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.77x = 3,950.88 × 685.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.77x = 2,710,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,177.64/2,633.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.01

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