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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.75, 3,818.62 and 696.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.75, 3,818.62 and 696.88 is: 1,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.75 : 3,818.62 = 696.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.75/3,818.62 = 696.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.75x = 3,818.62 × 696.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.75x = 2,661,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,117.26/2,545.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.32

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