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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.89, 3,814.33 and 694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.89, 3,814.33 and 694.19 is: 1,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.89 : 3,814.33 = 694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.89/3,814.33 = 694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.89x = 3,814.33 × 694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.89x = 2,647,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,869.74/2,542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.28

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