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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.37, 3,632.19 and 690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.37, 3,632.19 and 690.13 is: 1,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.37 : 3,632.19 = 690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.37/3,632.19 = 690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.37x = 3,632.19 × 690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.37x = 2,506,683.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,683.28/2,421.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.23

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