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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.06, 3,816.12 and 695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.06, 3,816.12 and 695.37 is: 1,043.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.06 : 3,816.12 = 695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.06/3,816.12 = 695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.06x = 3,816.12 × 695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.06x = 2,653,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,615.36/2,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.06

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