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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.15, 3,955.79 and 689.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.15, 3,955.79 and 689.55 is: 1,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.15 : 3,955.79 = 689.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.15/3,955.79 = 689.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.15x = 3,955.79 × 689.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.15x = 2,727,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,711.55/2,637.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.34

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