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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.75, 3,967.35 and 696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.75, 3,967.35 and 696.96 is: 1,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.75 : 3,967.35 = 696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.75/3,967.35 = 696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.75x = 3,967.35 × 696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.75x = 2,765,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,084.26/2,644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.50

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