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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.22, 3,963.30 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.22, 3,963.30 and 694.44 is: 1,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.22 : 3,963.30 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.22/3,963.30 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.22x = 3,963.30 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.22x = 2,752,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,274.05/2,642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.65

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