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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.87, 3,415.81 and 695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.87, 3,415.81 and 695.73 is: 1,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.87 : 3,415.81 = 695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.87/3,415.81 = 695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.87x = 3,415.81 × 695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.87x = 2,376,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,464.41/2,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.74

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