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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.13, 3,822.12 and 699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.13, 3,822.12 and 699.30 is: 1,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.13 : 3,822.12 = 699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.13/3,822.12 = 699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.13x = 3,822.12 × 699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.13x = 2,672,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,808.52/2,548.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.93

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