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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.37, 3,157.36 and 699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.37, 3,157.36 and 699.46 is: 1,048.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.37 : 3,157.36 = 699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.37/3,157.36 = 699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.37x = 3,157.36 × 699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.37x = 2,208,447.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,447.03/2,105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.96

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