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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.34, 3,966.30 and 696.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.34, 3,966.30 and 696.53 is: 1,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.34 : 3,966.30 = 696.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.34/3,966.30 = 696.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.34x = 3,966.30 × 696.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.34x = 2,762,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,627.11/2,644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.73

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