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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.05, 3,636.48 and 693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.05, 3,636.48 and 693.27 is: 1,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.05 : 3,636.48 = 693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.05/3,636.48 = 693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.05x = 3,636.48 × 693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.05x = 2,521,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,062.49/2,425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.59

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