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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.75, 3,640.13 and 695.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.75, 3,640.13 and 695.51 is: 1,043.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.75 : 3,640.13 = 695.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.75/3,640.13 = 695.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.75x = 3,640.13 × 695.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.75x = 2,531,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,746.82/2,426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.27

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