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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.48, 3,818.22 and 696.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.48, 3,818.22 and 696.61 is: 1,044.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.48 : 3,818.22 = 696.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.48/3,818.22 = 696.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.48x = 3,818.22 × 696.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.48x = 2,659,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,813.27/2,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.92

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