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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.46, 3,677.40 and 696.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.46, 3,677.40 and 696.47 is: 1,044.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.46 : 3,677.40 = 696.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.46/3,677.40 = 696.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.46x = 3,677.40 × 696.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.46x = 2,561,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,198.78/2,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.76

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