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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.49, 3,971.26 and 699.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.49, 3,971.26 and 699.67 is: 1,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.49 : 3,971.26 = 699.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.49/3,971.26 = 699.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.49x = 3,971.26 × 699.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.49x = 2,778,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,577.32/2,647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.52

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