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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.98, 3,816.83 and 696.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.98, 3,816.83 and 696.11 is: 1,043.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.98 : 3,816.83 = 696.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.98/3,816.83 = 696.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.98x = 3,816.83 × 696.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.98x = 2,656,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,910.97/2,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.98

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