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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.58, 3,642 and 696.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.58, 3,642 and 696.34 is: 1,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.58 : 3,642 = 696.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.58/3,642 = 696.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.58x = 3,642 × 696.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.58x = 2,536,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,070.28/2,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.69

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