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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.42, 3,634.20 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.42, 3,634.20 and 691 is: 1,036.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.42 : 3,634.20 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.42/3,634.20 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.42x = 3,634.20 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.42x = 2,511,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,232.20/2,422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.66

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