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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.44, 3,643.92 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.44, 3,643.92 and 697.92 is: 1,046.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.44 : 3,643.92 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.44/3,643.92 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.44x = 3,643.92 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.44x = 2,543,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,164.65/2,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.81

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