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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.38, 3,971.22 and 699.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.38, 3,971.22 and 699.54 is: 1,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.38 : 3,971.22 = 699.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.38/3,971.22 = 699.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.38x = 3,971.22 × 699.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.38x = 2,778,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,027.24/2,647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.35

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