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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.69, 3,633.96 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.69, 3,633.96 and 691.32 is: 1,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.69 : 3,633.96 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.69/3,633.96 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.69x = 3,633.96 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.69x = 2,512,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,225.01/2,422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.96

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