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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.92, 4,008.10 and 697.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.92, 4,008.10 and 697.81 is: 1,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.92 : 4,008.10 = 697.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.92/4,008.10 = 697.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.92x = 4,008.10 × 697.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.92x = 2,796,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,883.11/2,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.77

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