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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.24, 3,673.96 and 694.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.24, 3,673.96 and 694.38 is: 1,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.24 : 3,673.96 = 694.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.24/3,673.96 = 694.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.24x = 3,673.96 × 694.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.24x = 2,551,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,124.34/2,449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.60

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