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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.16, 3,632.84 and 690.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.16, 3,632.84 and 690.36 is: 1,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.16 : 3,632.84 = 690.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.16/3,632.84 = 690.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.16x = 3,632.84 × 690.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.16x = 2,507,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,967.42/2,422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.43

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