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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.50, 3,633.80 and 691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.50, 3,633.80 and 691.17 is: 1,036.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.50 : 3,633.80 = 691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.50/3,633.80 = 691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.50x = 3,633.80 × 691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.50x = 2,511,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,573.55/2,422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.77

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