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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.68, 3,646.60 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.68, 3,646.60 and 699.24 is: 1,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.68 : 3,646.60 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.68/3,646.60 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.68x = 3,646.60 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.68x = 2,549,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,848.58/2,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.03

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