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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.26, 4,209.33 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.26, 4,209.33 and 697.86 is: 1,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.26 : 4,209.33 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.26/4,209.33 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.26x = 4,209.33 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.26x = 2,937,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,523.03/2,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.78

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