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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.89, 3,955.02 and 689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.89, 3,955.02 and 689.25 is: 1,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.89 : 3,955.02 = 689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.89/3,955.02 = 689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.89x = 3,955.02 × 689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.89x = 2,725,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,997.54/2,636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.79

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