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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.92, 3,962.72 and 694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.92, 3,962.72 and 694.24 is: 1,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.92 : 3,962.72 = 694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.92/3,962.72 = 694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.92x = 3,962.72 × 694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.92x = 2,751,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,078.73/2,641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.32

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