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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.33, 3,822.49 and 699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.33, 3,822.49 and 699.45 is: 1,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.33 : 3,822.49 = 699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.33/3,822.49 = 699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.33x = 3,822.49 × 699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.33x = 2,673,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,638.88/2,548.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.18

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