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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.76, 3,634.20 and 691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.76, 3,634.20 and 691.40 is: 1,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.76 : 3,634.20 = 691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.76/3,634.20 = 691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.76x = 3,634.20 × 691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.76x = 2,512,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,685.88/2,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.12

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