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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.48, 3,643.68 and 698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.48, 3,643.68 and 698.24 is: 1,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.48 : 3,643.68 = 698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.48/3,643.68 = 698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.48x = 3,643.68 × 698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.48x = 2,544,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,163.12/2,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.20

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