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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.16, 3,050.34 and 699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.16, 3,050.34 and 699.29 is: 1,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.16 : 3,050.34 = 699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.16/3,050.34 = 699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.16x = 3,050.34 × 699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.16x = 2,133,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,065.82/2,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.14

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