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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.52, 3,024.20 and 699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.52, 3,024.20 and 699.93 is: 1,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.52 : 3,024.20 = 699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.52/3,024.20 = 699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.52x = 3,024.20 × 699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.52x = 2,116,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,728.31/2,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.69

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