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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.08, 3,994.70 and 688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.08, 3,994.70 and 688.68 is: 1,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.08 : 3,994.70 = 688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.08/3,994.70 = 688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.08x = 3,994.70 × 688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.08x = 2,751,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,070.00/2,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.04

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