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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.82, 3,968.64 and 698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.82, 3,968.64 and 698 is: 1,046.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.82 : 3,968.64 = 698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.82/3,968.64 = 698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.82x = 3,968.64 × 698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.82x = 2,770,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,110.72/2,645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.98

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