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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.35, 3,681.24 and 699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.35, 3,681.24 and 699.45 is: 1,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.35 : 3,681.24 = 699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.35/3,681.24 = 699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.35x = 3,681.24 × 699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.35x = 2,574,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,843.32/2,454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.10

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