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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.97, 3,970.63 and 699.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.97, 3,970.63 and 699.13 is: 1,048.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.97 : 3,970.63 = 699.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.97/3,970.63 = 699.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.97x = 3,970.63 × 699.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.97x = 2,775,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,964.95/2,646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.73

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