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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.86, 3,818.78 and 696.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.86, 3,818.78 and 696.93 is: 1,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.86 : 3,818.78 = 696.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.86/3,818.78 = 696.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.86x = 3,818.78 × 696.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.86x = 2,661,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,422.35/2,545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.39

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