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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.96, 3,637.56 and 693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.96, 3,637.56 and 693.60 is: 1,040.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.96 : 3,637.56 = 693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.96/3,637.56 = 693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.96x = 3,637.56 × 693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.96x = 2,523,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,011.62/2,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.43

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