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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.01, 3,642.08 and 696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.01, 3,642.08 and 696.63 is: 1,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.01 : 3,642.08 = 696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.01/3,642.08 = 696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.01x = 3,642.08 × 696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.01x = 2,537,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,182.19/2,428.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.96

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