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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.69, 3,635.46 and 692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.69, 3,635.46 and 692.32 is: 1,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.69 : 3,635.46 = 692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.69/3,635.46 = 692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.69x = 3,635.46 × 692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.69x = 2,516,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,901.67/2,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.46

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