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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.24, 3,963.54 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.24, 3,963.54 and 694.44 is: 1,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.24 : 3,963.54 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.24/3,963.54 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.24x = 3,963.54 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.24x = 2,752,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,440.72/2,642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.71

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