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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.16, 3,815.73 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.16, 3,815.73 and 695.12 is: 1,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.16 : 3,815.73 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.16/3,815.73 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.16x = 3,815.73 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.16x = 2,652,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,390.24/2,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.54

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