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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.57, 3,957.51 and 690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.57, 3,957.51 and 690.92 is: 1,036.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.57 : 3,957.51 = 690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.57/3,957.51 = 690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.57x = 3,957.51 × 690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.57x = 2,734,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,322.81/2,638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.29

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