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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.30, 3,959.04 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.30, 3,959.04 and 691.44 is: 1,037.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.30 : 3,959.04 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.30/3,959.04 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.30x = 3,959.04 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.30x = 2,737,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,438.62/2,639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.19

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