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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.49, 4,193.22 and 687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.49, 4,193.22 and 687.09 is: 1,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.49 : 4,193.22 = 687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.49/4,193.22 = 687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.49x = 4,193.22 × 687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.49x = 2,881,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,119.53/2,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.63

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