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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.97, 3,969.35 and 698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.97, 3,969.35 and 698.32 is: 1,047.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.97 : 3,969.35 = 698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.97/3,969.35 = 698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.97x = 3,969.35 × 698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.97x = 2,771,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,876.49/2,645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.58

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