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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.60, 3,639.87 and 695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.60, 3,639.87 and 695.22 is: 1,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.60 : 3,639.87 = 695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.60/3,639.87 = 695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.60x = 3,639.87 × 695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.60x = 2,530,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,510.42/2,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.82

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