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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.56, 3,954.50 and 688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.56, 3,954.50 and 688.92 is: 1,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.56 : 3,954.50 = 688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.56/3,954.50 = 688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.56x = 3,954.50 × 688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.56x = 2,724,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,334.14/2,636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.29

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