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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.84, 3,821.66 and 698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.84, 3,821.66 and 698.82 is: 1,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.84 : 3,821.66 = 698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.84/3,821.66 = 698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.84x = 3,821.66 × 698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.84x = 2,670,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,652.44/2,547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.20

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