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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.80, 3,962.40 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.80, 3,962.40 and 694.20 is: 1,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.80 : 3,962.40 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.80/3,962.40 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.80x = 3,962.40 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.80x = 2,750,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,698.08/2,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.22

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