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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.61, 3,818.41 and 696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.61, 3,818.41 and 696.68 is: 1,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.61 : 3,818.41 = 696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.61/3,818.41 = 696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.61x = 3,818.41 × 696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.61x = 2,660,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,189.05/2,545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.01

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