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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.30, 3,820.68 and 698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.30, 3,820.68 and 698.58 is: 1,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.30 : 3,820.68 = 698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.30/3,820.68 = 698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.30x = 3,820.68 × 698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.30x = 2,669,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,050.63/2,547.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.80

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