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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.51, 3,019.46 and 696.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.51, 3,019.46 and 696.99 is: 1,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.51 : 3,019.46 = 696.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.51/3,019.46 = 696.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.51x = 3,019.46 × 696.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.51x = 2,104,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,529.94/2,013.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.20

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