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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.08, 3,820.58 and 698.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.08, 3,820.58 and 698.19 is: 1,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.08 : 3,820.58 = 698.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.08/3,820.58 = 698.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.08x = 3,820.58 × 698.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.08x = 2,667,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,508.77/2,547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.28

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