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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.36, 3,957.45 and 690.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.36, 3,957.45 and 690.57 is: 1,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.36 : 3,957.45 = 690.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.36/3,957.45 = 690.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.36x = 3,957.45 × 690.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.36x = 2,732,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,896.25/2,638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.83

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