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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.75, 3,128.91 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.75, 3,128.91 and 699.32 is: 1,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.75 : 3,128.91 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.75/3,128.91 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.75x = 3,128.91 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.75x = 2,188,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,109.34/2,086.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.57

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