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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.25, 3,635.01 and 692.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.25, 3,635.01 and 692.01 is: 1,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.25 : 3,635.01 = 692.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.25/3,635.01 = 692.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.25x = 3,635.01 × 692.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.25x = 2,515,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,463.27/2,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.05

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