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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.96, 3,646.44 and 699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.96, 3,646.44 and 699.66 is: 1,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.96 : 3,646.44 = 699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.96/3,646.44 = 699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.96x = 3,646.44 × 699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.96x = 2,551,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,268.21/2,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.49

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