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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.93, 3,955.62 and 689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.93, 3,955.62 and 689.13 is: 1,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.93 : 3,955.62 = 689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.93/3,955.62 = 689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.93x = 3,955.62 × 689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.93x = 2,725,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,949.15/2,636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.76

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