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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.02, 3,952.75 and 687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.02, 3,952.75 and 687.22 is: 1,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.02 : 3,952.75 = 687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.02/3,952.75 = 687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.02x = 3,952.75 × 687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.02x = 2,716,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,408.86/2,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.89

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