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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.43, 3,681.65 and 699.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.43, 3,681.65 and 699.21 is: 1,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.43 : 3,681.65 = 699.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.43/3,681.65 = 699.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.43x = 3,681.65 × 699.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.43x = 2,574,237.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,237.89/2,454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.81

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