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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.75, 3,632.66 and 690.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.75, 3,632.66 and 690.38 is: 1,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.75 : 3,632.66 = 690.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.75/3,632.66 = 690.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.75x = 3,632.66 × 690.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.75x = 2,507,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,896.78/2,421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.57

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