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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.89, 3,970.47 and 699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.89, 3,970.47 and 699.04 is: 1,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.89 : 3,970.47 = 699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.89/3,970.47 = 699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.89x = 3,970.47 × 699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.89x = 2,775,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,497.50/2,646.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.59

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