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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.20, 3,814.76 and 694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.20, 3,814.76 and 694.27 is: 1,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.20 : 3,814.76 = 694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.20/3,814.76 = 694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.20x = 3,814.76 × 694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.20x = 2,648,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,479.93/2,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.40

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