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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.15, 4,008.46 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.15, 4,008.46 and 698.04 is: 1,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.15 : 4,008.46 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.15/4,008.46 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.15x = 4,008.46 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.15x = 2,798,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,061.93/2,672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.12

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