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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.87, 3,632.94 and 690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.87, 3,632.94 and 690.63 is: 1,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.87 : 3,632.94 = 690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.87/3,632.94 = 690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.87x = 3,632.94 × 690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.87x = 2,509,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,017.35/2,421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.98

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