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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.39, 3,680.00 and 698.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.39, 3,680.00 and 698.41 is: 1,047.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.39 : 3,680.00 = 698.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.39/3,680.00 = 698.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.39x = 3,680.00 × 698.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.39x = 2,570,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,135.10/2,453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.58

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