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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.52, 3,822.64 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.52, 3,822.64 and 699.60 is: 1,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.52 : 3,822.64 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.52/3,822.64 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.52x = 3,822.64 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.52x = 2,674,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,318.94/2,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.36

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