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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.85, 3,668.54 and 690.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.85, 3,668.54 and 690.83 is: 1,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.85 : 3,668.54 = 690.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.85/3,668.54 = 690.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.85x = 3,668.54 × 690.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.85x = 2,534,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,333.33/2,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.18

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