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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.73, 3,966.78 and 697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.73, 3,966.78 and 697.09 is: 1,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.73 : 3,966.78 = 697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.73/3,966.78 = 697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.73x = 3,966.78 × 697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.73x = 2,765,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,202.67/2,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.55

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