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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.14, 3,822.39 and 699.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.14, 3,822.39 and 699.39 is: 1,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.14 : 3,822.39 = 699.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.14/3,822.39 = 699.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.14x = 3,822.39 × 699.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.14x = 2,673,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,341.34/2,548.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.13

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