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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.76, 3,637.14 and 693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.76, 3,637.14 and 693.28 is: 1,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.76 : 3,637.14 = 693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.76/3,637.14 = 693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.76x = 3,637.14 × 693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.76x = 2,521,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,556.42/2,424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.92

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