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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.62, 3,637.80 and 693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.62, 3,637.80 and 693.84 is: 1,040.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.62 : 3,637.80 = 693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.62/3,637.80 = 693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.62x = 3,637.80 × 693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.62x = 2,524,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,051.15/2,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.58

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