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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.81, 3,636.03 and 692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.81, 3,636.03 and 692.48 is: 1,038.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.81 : 3,636.03 = 692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.81/3,636.03 = 692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.81x = 3,636.03 × 692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.81x = 2,517,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,878.05/2,423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.81

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