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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.36, 4,335.54 and 699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.36, 4,335.54 and 699.08 is: 1,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.36 : 4,335.54 = 699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.36/4,335.54 = 699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.36x = 4,335.54 × 699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.36x = 3,030,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,889.30/2,890.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.62

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