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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.44, 3,965 and 695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.44, 3,965 and 695.64 is: 1,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.44 : 3,965 = 695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.44/3,965 = 695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.44x = 3,965 × 695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.44x = 2,758,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,212.60/2,643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.42

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