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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.38, 3,969.72 and 698.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.38, 3,969.72 and 698.54 is: 1,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.38 : 3,969.72 = 698.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.38/3,969.72 = 698.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.38x = 3,969.72 × 698.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.38x = 2,772,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,988.36/2,646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.84

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