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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.01, 3,640.58 and 695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.01, 3,640.58 and 695.63 is: 1,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.01 : 3,640.58 = 695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.01/3,640.58 = 695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.01x = 3,640.58 × 695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.01x = 2,532,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,496.67/2,427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.46

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