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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.37, 3,674.25 and 694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.37, 3,674.25 and 694.35 is: 1,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.37 : 3,674.25 = 694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.37/3,674.25 = 694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.37x = 3,674.25 × 694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.37x = 2,551,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,218.09/2,449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.58

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