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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.32, 3,633.78 and 690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.32, 3,633.78 and 690.98 is: 1,036.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.32 : 3,633.78 = 690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.32/3,633.78 = 690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.32x = 3,633.78 × 690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.32x = 2,510,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,869.30/2,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.56

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