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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.39, 3,952.77 and 687.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.39, 3,952.77 and 687.75 is: 1,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.39 : 3,952.77 = 687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.39/3,952.77 = 687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.39x = 3,952.77 × 687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.39x = 2,718,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,497.80/2,635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.54

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