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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.30, 3,633.87 and 691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.30, 3,633.87 and 691.52 is: 1,036.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.30 : 3,633.87 = 691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.30/3,633.87 = 691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.30x = 3,633.87 × 691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.30x = 2,512,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,893.78/2,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.97

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