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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.28, 3,645.38 and 699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.28, 3,645.38 and 699.04 is: 1,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.28 : 3,645.38 = 699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.28/3,645.38 = 699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.28x = 3,645.38 × 699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.28x = 2,548,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,266.44/2,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.55

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