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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.06, 3,819.12 and 697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.06, 3,819.12 and 697.37 is: 1,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.06 : 3,819.12 = 697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.06/3,819.12 = 697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.06x = 3,819.12 × 697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.06x = 2,663,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,339.71/2,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.06

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