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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.64, 3,634.56 and 691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.64, 3,634.56 and 691.26 is: 1,037.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.64 : 3,634.56 = 691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.64/3,634.56 = 691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.64x = 3,634.56 × 691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.64x = 2,512,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,425.95/2,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.06

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