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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.80, 3,641.10 and 696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.80, 3,641.10 and 696.56 is: 1,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.80 : 3,641.10 = 696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.80/3,641.10 = 696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.80x = 3,641.10 × 696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.80x = 2,536,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,244.62/2,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.67

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