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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.03, 3,636.18 and 692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.03, 3,636.18 and 692.70 is: 1,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.03 : 3,636.18 = 692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.03/3,636.18 = 692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.03x = 3,636.18 × 692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.03x = 2,518,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,781.89/2,424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.09

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