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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.29, 3,128.70 and 699.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.29, 3,128.70 and 699.35 is: 1,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.29 : 3,128.70 = 699.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.29/3,128.70 = 699.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.29x = 3,128.70 × 699.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.29x = 2,188,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,056.35/2,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.28

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