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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.13, 3,640.69 and 695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.13, 3,640.69 and 695.75 is: 1,043.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.13 : 3,640.69 = 695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.13/3,640.69 = 695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.13x = 3,640.69 × 695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.13x = 2,533,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,010.07/2,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.63

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