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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.77, 3,640.15 and 695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.77, 3,640.15 and 695.40 is: 1,043.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.77 : 3,640.15 = 695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.77/3,640.15 = 695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.77x = 3,640.15 × 695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.77x = 2,531,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,338.63/2,426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.09

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