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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.76, 3,818.64 and 696.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.76, 3,818.64 and 696.74 is: 1,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.76 : 3,818.64 = 696.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.76/3,818.64 = 696.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.76x = 3,818.64 × 696.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.76x = 2,660,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,576.66/2,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.10

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