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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.87, 3,963.01 and 694.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.87, 3,963.01 and 694.06 is: 1,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.87 : 3,963.01 = 694.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.87/3,963.01 = 694.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.87x = 3,963.01 × 694.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.87x = 2,750,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,566.72/2,641.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.14

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