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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.48, 3,645.77 and 699.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.48, 3,645.77 and 699.11 is: 1,048.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.48 : 3,645.77 = 699.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.48/3,645.77 = 699.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.48x = 3,645.77 × 699.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.48x = 2,548,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,772.54/2,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.67

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