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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.88, 2,773.74 and 695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.88, 2,773.74 and 695 is: 1,042.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.88 : 2,773.74 = 695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.88/2,773.74 = 695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.88x = 2,773.74 × 695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.88x = 1,927,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,749.30/1,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.09

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