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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.76, 3,964.14 and 694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.76, 3,964.14 and 694.98 is: 1,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.76 : 3,964.14 = 694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.76/3,964.14 = 694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.76x = 3,964.14 × 694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.76x = 2,754,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,998.02/2,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.47

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