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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.28, 3,634.52 and 691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.28, 3,634.52 and 691.50 is: 1,037.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.28 : 3,634.52 = 691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.28/3,634.52 = 691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.28x = 3,634.52 × 691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.28x = 2,513,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,270.58/2,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.14

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