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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.85, 3,965.50 and 696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.85, 3,965.50 and 696.07 is: 1,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.85 : 3,965.50 = 696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.85/3,965.50 = 696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.85x = 3,965.50 × 696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.85x = 2,760,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,265.59/2,643.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.03

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