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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.53, 3,964.97 and 695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.53, 3,964.97 and 695.88 is: 1,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.53 : 3,964.97 = 695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.53/3,964.97 = 695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.53x = 3,964.97 × 695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.53x = 2,759,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,153.80/2,643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.74

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