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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.62, 3,633.85 and 691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.62, 3,633.85 and 691.24 is: 1,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.62 : 3,633.85 = 691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.62/3,633.85 = 691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.62x = 3,633.85 × 691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.62x = 2,511,862.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,862.47/2,422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.84

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