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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.83, 3,818.43 and 697.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.83, 3,818.43 and 697.10 is: 1,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.83 : 3,818.43 = 697.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.83/3,818.43 = 697.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.83x = 3,818.43 × 697.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.83x = 2,661,808.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,808.46/2,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.56

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