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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.84, 3,638.76 and 694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.84, 3,638.76 and 694.48 is: 1,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.84 : 3,638.76 = 694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.84/3,638.76 = 694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.84x = 3,638.76 × 694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.84x = 2,527,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,046.04/2,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.72

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