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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.18, 3,641.34 and 695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.18, 3,641.34 and 695.76 is: 1,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.18 : 3,641.34 = 695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.18/3,641.34 = 695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.18x = 3,641.34 × 695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.18x = 2,533,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,498.72/2,427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.80

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