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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.06, 3,817.62 and 696.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.06, 3,817.62 and 696.37 is: 1,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.06 : 3,817.62 = 696.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.06/3,817.62 = 696.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.06x = 3,817.62 × 696.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.06x = 2,658,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,476.04/2,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.56

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