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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.26, 3,647.03 and 699.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.26, 3,647.03 and 699.75 is: 1,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.26 : 3,647.03 = 699.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.26/3,647.03 = 699.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.26x = 3,647.03 × 699.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.26x = 2,552,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,005.74/2,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.66

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