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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.97, 3,816.24 and 695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.97, 3,816.24 and 695.01 is: 1,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.97 : 3,816.24 = 695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.97/3,816.24 = 695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.97x = 3,816.24 × 695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.97x = 2,652,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,324.96/2,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.59

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