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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.26, 3,673.36 and 694.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.26, 3,673.36 and 694.23 is: 1,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.26 : 3,673.36 = 694.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.26/3,673.36 = 694.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.26x = 3,673.36 × 694.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.26x = 2,550,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,154.98/2,449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.19

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