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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.92, 3,964.22 and 695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.92, 3,964.22 and 695.24 is: 1,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.92 : 3,964.22 = 695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.92/3,964.22 = 695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.92x = 3,964.22 × 695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.92x = 2,756,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,084.31/2,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.82

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