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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.77, 3,813.90 and 694.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.77, 3,813.90 and 694.05 is: 1,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.77 : 3,813.90 = 694.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.77/3,813.90 = 694.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.77x = 3,813.90 × 694.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.77x = 2,647,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,037.30/2,542.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.01

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