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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.56, 4,047.72 and 943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.56, 4,047.72 and 943.96 is: 1,415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.56 : 4,047.72 = 943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.56/4,047.72 = 943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.56x = 4,047.72 × 943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.56x = 3,820,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,885.77/2,698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.90

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