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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.03, 3,952.59 and 687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.03, 3,952.59 and 687.07 is: 1,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.03 : 3,952.59 = 687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.03/3,952.59 = 687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.03x = 3,952.59 × 687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.03x = 2,715,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,706.01/2,635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.62

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