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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.02, 3,967.54 and 697.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.02, 3,967.54 and 697.17 is: 1,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.02 : 3,967.54 = 697.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.02/3,967.54 = 697.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.02x = 3,967.54 × 697.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.02x = 2,766,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,048.12/2,645.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.76

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