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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.44, 4,167.58 and 698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.44, 4,167.58 and 698.44 is: 1,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.44 : 4,167.58 = 698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.44/4,167.58 = 698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.44x = 4,167.58 × 698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.44x = 2,910,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,804.58/2,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.64

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