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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.98, 3,950.98 and 686.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.98, 3,950.98 and 686.19 is: 1,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.98 : 3,950.98 = 686.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.98/3,950.98 = 686.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.98x = 3,950.98 × 686.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.98x = 2,711,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,122.97/2,633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.29

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