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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.32, 3,821.04 and 698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.32, 3,821.04 and 698.63 is: 1,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.32 : 3,821.04 = 698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.32/3,821.04 = 698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.32x = 3,821.04 × 698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.32x = 2,669,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,474.07/2,547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.96

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