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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.64, 3,644.64 and 698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.64, 3,644.64 and 698.28 is: 1,047.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.64 : 3,644.64 = 698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.64/3,644.64 = 698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.64x = 3,644.64 × 698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.64x = 2,544,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,979.22/2,429.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.47

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