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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.57, 3,638.34 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.57, 3,638.34 and 694.20 is: 1,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.57 : 3,638.34 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.57/3,638.34 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.57x = 3,638.34 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.57x = 2,525,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,735.63/2,425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.30

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