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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.69, 3,969.69 and 699.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.69, 3,969.69 and 699.05 is: 1,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.69 : 3,969.69 = 699.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.69/3,969.69 = 699.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.69x = 3,969.69 × 699.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.69x = 2,774,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,991.95/2,646.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.48

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