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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.48, 3,957.36 and 690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.48, 3,957.36 and 690.56 is: 1,035.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.48 : 3,957.36 = 690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.48/3,957.36 = 690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.48x = 3,957.36 × 690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.48x = 2,732,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,794.52/2,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.75

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