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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.75, 3,632.76 and 690.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.75, 3,632.76 and 690.51 is: 1,035.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.75 : 3,632.76 = 690.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.75/3,632.76 = 690.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.75x = 3,632.76 × 690.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.75x = 2,508,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,457.11/2,421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.80

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