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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.03, 3,818.75 and 697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.03, 3,818.75 and 697.41 is: 1,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.03 : 3,818.75 = 697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.03/3,818.75 = 697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.03x = 3,818.75 × 697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.03x = 2,663,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,230.95/2,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.03

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