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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.77, 3,817.02 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.77, 3,817.02 and 695.84 is: 1,043.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.77 : 3,817.02 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.77/3,817.02 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.77x = 3,817.02 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.77x = 2,656,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,044.74/2,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.73

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