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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.52, 3,638.28 and 694.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.52, 3,638.28 and 694.14 is: 1,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.52 : 3,638.28 = 694.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.52/3,638.28 = 694.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.52x = 3,638.28 × 694.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.52x = 2,525,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,475.68/2,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.21

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