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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.47, 3,635.39 and 692.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.47, 3,635.39 and 692.23 is: 1,038.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.47 : 3,635.39 = 692.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.47/3,635.39 = 692.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.47x = 3,635.39 × 692.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.47x = 2,516,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,526.02/2,423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.40

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