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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.50, 3,646.36 and 699.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.50, 3,646.36 and 699.13 is: 1,048.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.50 : 3,646.36 = 699.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.50/3,646.36 = 699.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.50x = 3,646.36 × 699.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.50x = 2,549,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,261.44/2,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.86

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