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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.83, 3,819.93 and 698.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.83, 3,819.93 and 698.10 is: 1,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.83 : 3,819.93 = 698.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.83/3,819.93 = 698.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.83x = 3,819.93 × 698.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.83x = 2,666,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,693.13/2,546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.06

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