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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.76, 3,818.64 and 697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.76, 3,818.64 and 697.07 is: 1,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.76 : 3,818.64 = 697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.76/3,818.64 = 697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.76x = 3,818.64 × 697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.76x = 2,661,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,871.55/2,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.61

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