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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.98, 3,634.47 and 691.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.98, 3,634.47 and 691.65 is: 1,037.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.98 : 3,634.47 = 691.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.98/3,634.47 = 691.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.98x = 3,634.47 × 691.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.98x = 2,513,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,781.18/2,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.48

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