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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.16, 3,646.32 and 699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.16, 3,646.32 and 699.36 is: 1,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.16 : 3,646.32 = 699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.16/3,646.32 = 699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.16x = 3,646.32 × 699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.16x = 2,550,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,090.36/2,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.92

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