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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.38, 3,668.12 and 690.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.38, 3,668.12 and 690.37 is: 1,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.38 : 3,668.12 = 690.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.38/3,668.12 = 690.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.38x = 3,668.12 × 690.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.38x = 2,532,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,347.38/2,445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.57

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