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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.49, 3,674.23 and 694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.49, 3,674.23 and 694.52 is: 1,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.49 : 3,674.23 = 694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.49/3,674.23 = 694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.49x = 3,674.23 × 694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.49x = 2,551,826.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,826.22/2,449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.78

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