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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.58, 3,681.89 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.58, 3,681.89 and 699.60 is: 1,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.58 : 3,681.89 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.58/3,681.89 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.58x = 3,681.89 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.58x = 2,575,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,863.18/2,454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.41

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