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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.15, 3,970.64 and 699.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.15, 3,970.64 and 699.37 is: 1,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.15 : 3,970.64 = 699.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.15/3,970.64 = 699.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.15x = 3,970.64 × 699.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.15x = 2,776,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,926.64/2,647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.03

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