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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.19, 3,640.82 and 695.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.19, 3,640.82 and 695.81 is: 1,043.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.19 : 3,640.82 = 695.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.19/3,640.82 = 695.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.19x = 3,640.82 × 695.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.19x = 2,533,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,324.59/2,427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.73

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