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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.99, 3,950.51 and 686.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.99, 3,950.51 and 686.07 is: 1,028.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.99 : 3,950.51 = 686.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.99/3,950.51 = 686.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.99x = 3,950.51 × 686.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.99x = 2,710,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,322.97/2,633.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.98

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