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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.92, 3,634.92 and 1,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.92, 3,634.92 and 1,696.32 is: 2,541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.92 : 3,634.92 = 1,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.92/3,634.92 = 1,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.92x = 3,634.92 × 1,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.92x = 6,165,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165,987.49/2,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.71

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