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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.21, 3,670.35 and 692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.21, 3,670.35 and 692.20 is: 1,038.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.21 : 3,670.35 = 692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.21/3,670.35 = 692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.21x = 3,670.35 × 692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.21x = 2,540,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,604.50/2,447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.16

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