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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.92, 3,821.98 and 698.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.92, 3,821.98 and 698.98 is: 1,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.92 : 3,821.98 = 698.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.92/3,821.98 = 698.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.92x = 3,821.98 × 698.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.92x = 2,671,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,487.58/2,547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.50

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