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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.64, 3,955.19 and 688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.64, 3,955.19 and 688.84 is: 1,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.64 : 3,955.19 = 688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.64/3,955.19 = 688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.64x = 3,955.19 × 688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.64x = 2,724,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,493.08/2,636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.32

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