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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.79, 3,022.56 and 699.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.79, 3,022.56 and 699.18 is: 1,048.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.79 : 3,022.56 = 699.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.79/3,022.56 = 699.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.79x = 3,022.56 × 699.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.79x = 2,113,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,313.50/2,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.38

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