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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.45, 3,957.73 and 690.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.45, 3,957.73 and 690.71 is: 1,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.45 : 3,957.73 = 690.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.45/3,957.73 = 690.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.45x = 3,957.73 × 690.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.45x = 2,733,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,622.17/2,638.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.07

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