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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.89, 3,815.84 and 695.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.89, 3,815.84 and 695.19 is: 1,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.89 : 3,815.84 = 695.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.89/3,815.84 = 695.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.89x = 3,815.84 × 695.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.89x = 2,652,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,730.33/2,543.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.79

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