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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.91, 3,969.07 and 698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.91, 3,969.07 and 698.06 is: 1,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.91 : 3,969.07 = 698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.91/3,969.07 = 698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.91x = 3,969.07 × 698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.91x = 2,770,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,657.18/2,645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.15

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