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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.14, 3,820.89 and 698.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.14, 3,820.89 and 698.39 is: 1,047.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.14 : 3,820.89 = 698.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.14/3,820.89 = 698.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.14x = 3,820.89 × 698.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.14x = 2,668,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,471.37/2,547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.63

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