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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.64, 3,640.62 and 695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.64, 3,640.62 and 695.28 is: 1,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.64 : 3,640.62 = 695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.64/3,640.62 = 695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.64x = 3,640.62 × 695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.64x = 2,531,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,250.27/2,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.11

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