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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.92, 3,710.88 and 694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.92, 3,710.88 and 694.89 is: 1,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.92 : 3,710.88 = 694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.92/3,710.88 = 694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.92x = 3,710.88 × 694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.92x = 2,578,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,653.40/2,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.34

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