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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.75, 3,819.90 and 698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.75, 3,819.90 and 698.06 is: 1,047.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.75 : 3,819.90 = 698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.75/3,819.90 = 698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.75x = 3,819.90 × 698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.75x = 2,666,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,519.39/2,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.03

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