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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.26, 4,329.38 and 694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.26, 4,329.38 and 694.98 is: 1,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.26 : 4,329.38 = 694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.26/4,329.38 = 694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.26x = 4,329.38 × 694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.26x = 3,008,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,832.51/2,886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.47

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