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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.91, 3,817.49 and 695.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.91, 3,817.49 and 695.99 is: 1,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.91 : 3,817.49 = 695.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.91/3,817.49 = 695.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.91x = 3,817.49 × 695.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.91x = 2,656,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,919.46/2,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.01

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