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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.14, 3,642.25 and 696.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.14, 3,642.25 and 696.77 is: 1,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.14 : 3,642.25 = 696.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.14/3,642.25 = 696.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.14x = 3,642.25 × 696.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.14x = 2,537,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,810.53/2,428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.17

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