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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.97, 3,636.14 and 692.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.97, 3,636.14 and 692.73 is: 1,039.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.97 : 3,636.14 = 692.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.97/3,636.14 = 692.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.97x = 3,636.14 × 692.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.97x = 2,518,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,859.80/2,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.15

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