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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.17, 3,129.02 and 699.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.17, 3,129.02 and 699.47 is: 1,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.17 : 3,129.02 = 699.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.17/3,129.02 = 699.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.17x = 3,129.02 × 699.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.17x = 2,188,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,655.62/2,086.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.13

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