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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.93, 3,023.49 and 699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.93, 3,023.49 and 699.68 is: 1,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.93 : 3,023.49 = 699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.93/3,023.49 = 699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.93x = 3,023.49 × 699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.93x = 2,115,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,475.48/2,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.38

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