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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.80, 3,639.60 and 695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.80, 3,639.60 and 695.56 is: 1,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.80 : 3,639.60 = 695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.80/3,639.60 = 695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.80x = 3,639.60 × 695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.80x = 2,531,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,560.18/2,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.17

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