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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.32, 4,335.49 and 699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.32, 4,335.49 and 699.04 is: 1,048.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.32 : 4,335.49 = 699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.32/4,335.49 = 699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.32x = 4,335.49 × 699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.32x = 3,030,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,683.29/2,890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.56

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