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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.57, 3,969.56 and 698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.57, 3,969.56 and 698.93 is: 1,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.57 : 3,969.56 = 698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.57/3,969.56 = 698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.57x = 3,969.56 × 698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.57x = 2,774,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,437.42/2,646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.31

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