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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.66, 3,630.99 and 689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.66, 3,630.99 and 689.28 is: 1,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.66 : 3,630.99 = 689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.66/3,630.99 = 689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.66x = 3,630.99 × 689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.66x = 2,502,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,768.79/2,420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.92

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