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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.41, 3,822.27 and 699.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.41, 3,822.27 and 699.54 is: 1,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.41 : 3,822.27 = 699.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.41/3,822.27 = 699.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.41x = 3,822.27 × 699.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.41x = 2,673,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,830.76/2,548.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.22

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