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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.73, 3,969.78 and 699.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.73, 3,969.78 and 699.09 is: 1,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.73 : 3,969.78 = 699.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.73/3,969.78 = 699.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.73x = 3,969.78 × 699.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.73x = 2,775,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,233.50/2,646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.55

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