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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.64, 4,003.19 and 694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.64, 4,003.19 and 694.26 is: 1,041.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.64 : 4,003.19 = 694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.64/4,003.19 = 694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.64x = 4,003.19 × 694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.64x = 2,779,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,253.82/2,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.45

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