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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.51, 3,389.42 and 699.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.51, 3,389.42 and 699.65 is: 1,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.51 : 3,389.42 = 699.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.51/3,389.42 = 699.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.51x = 3,389.42 × 699.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.51x = 2,371,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,407.70/2,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.52

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