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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.86, 3,817.28 and 695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.86, 3,817.28 and 695.93 is: 1,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.86 : 3,817.28 = 695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.86/3,817.28 = 695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.86x = 3,817.28 × 695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.86x = 2,656,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,542.32/2,544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.88

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