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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.81, 3,637.53 and 693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.81, 3,637.53 and 693.48 is: 1,040.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.81 : 3,637.53 = 693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.81/3,637.53 = 693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.81x = 3,637.53 × 693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.81x = 2,522,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,554.30/2,424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.31

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