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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.57, 3,819.56 and 697.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.57, 3,819.56 and 697.85 is: 1,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.57 : 3,819.56 = 697.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.57/3,819.56 = 697.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.57x = 3,819.56 × 697.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.57x = 2,665,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,471.68/2,546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.69

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