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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.72, 3,632.54 and 690.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.72, 3,632.54 and 690.36 is: 1,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.72 : 3,632.54 = 690.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.72/3,632.54 = 690.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.72x = 3,632.54 × 690.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.72x = 2,507,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,760.31/2,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.53

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