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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.18, 3,636.84 and 692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.18, 3,636.84 and 692.76 is: 1,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.18 : 3,636.84 = 692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.18/3,636.84 = 692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.18x = 3,636.84 × 692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.18x = 2,519,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,457.28/2,424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.30

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