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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.38, 3,968.29 and 697.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.38, 3,968.29 and 697.59 is: 1,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.38 : 3,968.29 = 697.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.38/3,968.29 = 697.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.38x = 3,968.29 × 697.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.38x = 2,768,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,239.42/2,645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.44

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