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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.28, 3,819.14 and 697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.28, 3,819.14 and 697.56 is: 1,046.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.28 : 3,819.14 = 697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.28/3,819.14 = 697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.28x = 3,819.14 × 697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.28x = 2,664,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,079.30/2,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.26

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