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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.80, 3,637.56 and 694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.80, 3,637.56 and 694.08 is: 1,040.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.80 : 3,637.56 = 694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.80/3,637.56 = 694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.80x = 3,637.56 × 694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.80x = 2,524,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,757.64/2,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.79

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