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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.30, 3,634.06 and 690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.30, 3,634.06 and 690.92 is: 1,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.30 : 3,634.06 = 690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.30/3,634.06 = 690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.30x = 3,634.06 × 690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.30x = 2,510,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,844.74/2,422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.55

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