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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.16, 4,005.12 and 695.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.16, 4,005.12 and 695.79 is: 1,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.16 : 4,005.12 = 695.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.16/4,005.12 = 695.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.16x = 4,005.12 × 695.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.16x = 2,786,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,722.44/2,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.65

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