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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.52, 3,639.24 and 694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.52, 3,639.24 and 694.74 is: 1,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.52 : 3,639.24 = 694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.52/3,639.24 = 694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.52x = 3,639.24 × 694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.52x = 2,528,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,325.60/2,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.96

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