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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.14, 3,633.81 and 690.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.14, 3,633.81 and 690.76 is: 1,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.14 : 3,633.81 = 690.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.14/3,633.81 = 690.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.14x = 3,633.81 × 690.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.14x = 2,510,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,090.60/2,422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.31

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