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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.66, 3,128.88 and 699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.66, 3,128.88 and 699.90 is: 1,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.66 : 3,128.88 = 699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.66/3,128.88 = 699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.66x = 3,128.88 × 699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.66x = 2,189,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,903.11/2,085.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.98

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