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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.56, 3,968.54 and 697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.56, 3,968.54 and 697.75 is: 1,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.56 : 3,968.54 = 697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.56/3,968.54 = 697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.56x = 3,968.54 × 697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.56x = 2,769,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,048.79/2,645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.68

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