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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.14, 3,954.44 and 688.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.14, 3,954.44 and 688.34 is: 1,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.14 : 3,954.44 = 688.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.14/3,954.44 = 688.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.14x = 3,954.44 × 688.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.14x = 2,721,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,999.23/2,636.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.57

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