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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.01, 3,643.53 and 697.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.01, 3,643.53 and 697.63 is: 1,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.01 : 3,643.53 = 697.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.01/3,643.53 = 697.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.01x = 3,643.53 × 697.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.01x = 2,541,835.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,835.83/2,429.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.45

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