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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.39, 3,633.59 and 691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.39, 3,633.59 and 691.02 is: 1,036.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.39 : 3,633.59 = 691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.39/3,633.59 = 691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.39x = 3,633.59 × 691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.39x = 2,510,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,876.01/2,422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.53

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