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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.92, 3,823.49 and 699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.92, 3,823.49 and 699.99 is: 1,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.92 : 3,823.49 = 699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.92/3,823.49 = 699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.92x = 3,823.49 × 699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.92x = 2,676,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,404.77/2,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.02

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