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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.14, 3,637.74 and 693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.14, 3,637.74 and 693.77 is: 1,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.14 : 3,637.74 = 693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.14/3,637.74 = 693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.14x = 3,637.74 × 693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.14x = 2,523,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,739.29/2,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.66

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