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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.99, 3,969.14 and 698.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.99, 3,969.14 and 698.19 is: 1,047.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.99 : 3,969.14 = 698.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.99/3,969.14 = 698.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.99x = 3,969.14 × 698.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.99x = 2,771,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,213.86/2,645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.33

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