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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.79, 3,967.38 and 696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.79, 3,967.38 and 696.94 is: 1,045.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.79 : 3,967.38 = 696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.79/3,967.38 = 696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.79x = 3,967.38 × 696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.79x = 2,765,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,015.90/2,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.46

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