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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.07, 3,958.68 and 691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.07, 3,958.68 and 691.29 is: 1,036.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.07 : 3,958.68 = 691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.07/3,958.68 = 691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.07x = 3,958.68 × 691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.07x = 2,736,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,595.90/2,639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.95

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