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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.69, 3,967.26 and 696.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.69, 3,967.26 and 696.88 is: 1,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.69 : 3,967.26 = 696.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.69/3,967.26 = 696.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.69x = 3,967.26 × 696.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.69x = 2,764,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,704.15/2,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.38

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