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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.67, 3,640.59 and 695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.67, 3,640.59 and 695.25 is: 1,043.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.67 : 3,640.59 = 695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.67/3,640.59 = 695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.67x = 3,640.59 × 695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.67x = 2,531,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,120.20/2,426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.04

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