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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.83, 3,964.28 and 695.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.83, 3,964.28 and 695.05 is: 1,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.83 : 3,964.28 = 695.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.83/3,964.28 = 695.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.83x = 3,964.28 × 695.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.83x = 2,755,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,359.43/2,642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.58

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