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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.52, 3,644.29 and 698.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.52, 3,644.29 and 698.15 is: 1,047.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.52 : 3,644.29 = 698.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.52/3,644.29 = 698.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.52x = 3,644.29 × 698.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.52x = 2,544,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,261.06/2,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.23

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