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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.97, 3,818.97 and 697.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.97, 3,818.97 and 697.05 is: 1,045.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.97 : 3,818.97 = 697.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.97/3,818.97 = 697.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.97x = 3,818.97 × 697.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.97x = 2,662,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,013.04/2,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.58

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