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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.42, 3,704.13 and 690.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.42, 3,704.13 and 690.39 is: 1,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.42 : 3,704.13 = 690.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.42/3,704.13 = 690.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.42x = 3,704.13 × 690.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.42x = 2,557,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,294.31/2,469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.59

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