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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.34, 3,631.92 and 689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.34, 3,631.92 and 689.92 is: 1,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.34 : 3,631.92 = 689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.34/3,631.92 = 689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.34x = 3,631.92 × 689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.34x = 2,505,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,734.25/2,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.85

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