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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.62, 3,816.72 and 695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.62, 3,816.72 and 695.93 is: 1,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.62 : 3,816.72 = 695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.62/3,816.72 = 695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.62x = 3,816.72 × 695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.62x = 2,656,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,150.87/2,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.83

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