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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.46, 3,129.62 and 700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.46, 3,129.62 and 700.50 is: 1,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.46 : 3,129.62 = 700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.46/3,129.62 = 700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.46x = 3,129.62 × 700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.46x = 2,192,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,298.81/2,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.73

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