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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.46, 3,128.10 and 699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.46, 3,128.10 and 699.46 is: 1,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.46 : 3,128.10 = 699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.46/3,128.10 = 699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.46x = 3,128.10 × 699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.46x = 2,187,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,980.83/2,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.16

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