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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.76, 3,819.88 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.76, 3,819.88 and 698.04 is: 1,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.76 : 3,819.88 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.76/3,819.88 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.76x = 3,819.88 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.76x = 2,666,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,429.04/2,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.99

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