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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.04, 3,635.92 and 692.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.04, 3,635.92 and 692.68 is: 1,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.04 : 3,635.92 = 692.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.04/3,635.92 = 692.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.04x = 3,635.92 × 692.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.04x = 2,518,529.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,529.07/2,424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.98

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