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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.75, 3,680.62 and 698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.75, 3,680.62 and 698.93 is: 1,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.75 : 3,680.62 = 698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.75/3,680.62 = 698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.75x = 3,680.62 × 698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.75x = 2,572,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,495.74/2,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.39

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