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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.91, 3,644.86 and 698.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.91, 3,644.86 and 698.53 is: 1,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.91 : 3,644.86 = 698.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.91/3,644.86 = 698.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.91x = 3,644.86 × 698.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.91x = 2,546,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,044.06/2,429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.80

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