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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.68, 3,971.74 and 699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.68, 3,971.74 and 699.90 is: 1,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.68 : 3,971.74 = 699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.68/3,971.74 = 699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.68x = 3,971.74 × 699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.68x = 2,779,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,820.83/2,647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.91

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