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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.93, 3,814.35 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.93, 3,814.35 and 694.04 is: 1,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.93 : 3,814.35 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.93/3,814.35 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.93x = 3,814.35 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.93x = 2,647,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,294.50/2,542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.04

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