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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.87, 3,637.44 and 693.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.87, 3,637.44 and 693.63 is: 1,040.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.87 : 3,637.44 = 693.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.87/3,637.44 = 693.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.87x = 3,637.44 × 693.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.87x = 2,523,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,037.51/2,424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.48

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