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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.76, 3,640.20 and 695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.76, 3,640.20 and 695.44 is: 1,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.76 : 3,640.20 = 695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.76/3,640.20 = 695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.76x = 3,640.20 × 695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.76x = 2,531,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,540.69/2,426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.18

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