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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.79, 3,967.38 and 697.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.79, 3,967.38 and 697.01 is: 1,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.79 : 3,967.38 = 697.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.79/3,967.38 = 697.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.79x = 3,967.38 × 697.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.79x = 2,765,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,283.70/2,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.56

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