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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.89, 3,962.53 and 694.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.89, 3,962.53 and 694.25 is: 1,041.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.89 : 3,962.53 = 694.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.89/3,962.53 = 694.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.89x = 3,962.53 × 694.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.89x = 2,750,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,964.90/2,641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.29

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