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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.44, 3,821.16 and 698.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.44, 3,821.16 and 698.57 is: 1,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.44 : 3,821.16 = 698.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.44/3,821.16 = 698.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.44x = 3,821.16 × 698.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.44x = 2,669,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,330.91/2,547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.85

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