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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.86, 3,956.47 and 690.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.86, 3,956.47 and 690.01 is: 1,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.86 : 3,956.47 = 690.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.86/3,956.47 = 690.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.86x = 3,956.47 × 690.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.86x = 2,729,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,992.25/2,637.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.93

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