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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.86, 3,966.97 and 697.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.86, 3,966.97 and 697.21 is: 1,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.86 : 3,966.97 = 697.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.86/3,966.97 = 697.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.86x = 3,966.97 × 697.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.86x = 2,765,811.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,811.15/2,644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.73

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