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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.90, 3,023.48 and 699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.90, 3,023.48 and 699.66 is: 1,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.90 : 3,023.48 = 699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.90/3,023.48 = 699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.90x = 3,023.48 × 699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.90x = 2,115,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,408.02/2,015.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.36

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