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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.39, 3,819.27 and 697.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.39, 3,819.27 and 697.67 is: 1,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.39 : 3,819.27 = 697.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.39/3,819.27 = 697.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.39x = 3,819.27 × 697.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.39x = 2,664,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,571.00/2,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.41

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