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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.79, 3,674.40 and 694.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.79, 3,674.40 and 694.95 is: 1,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.79 : 3,674.40 = 694.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.79/3,674.40 = 694.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.79x = 3,674.40 × 694.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.79x = 2,553,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,507.89/2,449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.34

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