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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.80, 3,965.92 and 696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.80, 3,965.92 and 696 is: 1,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.80 : 3,965.92 = 696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.80/3,965.92 = 696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.80x = 3,965.92 × 696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.80x = 2,760,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,280.32/2,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.06

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