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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.28, 3,634.03 and 690.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.28, 3,634.03 and 690.91 is: 1,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.28 : 3,634.03 = 690.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.28/3,634.03 = 690.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.28x = 3,634.03 × 690.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.28x = 2,510,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,787.67/2,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.54

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