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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.79, 3,644.73 and 698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.79, 3,644.73 and 698.46 is: 1,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.79 : 3,644.73 = 698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.79/3,644.73 = 698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.79x = 3,644.73 × 698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.79x = 2,545,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,698.12/2,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.70

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