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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.68, 3,822.39 and 699.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.68, 3,822.39 and 699.71 is: 1,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.68 : 3,822.39 = 699.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.68/3,822.39 = 699.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.68x = 3,822.39 × 699.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.68x = 2,674,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,545.39/2,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.38

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