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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.77, 3,641.64 and 696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.77, 3,641.64 and 696.40 is: 1,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.77 : 3,641.64 = 696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.77/3,641.64 = 696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.77x = 3,641.64 × 696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.77x = 2,536,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,038.10/2,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.60

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