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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.47, 4,335.72 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.47, 4,335.72 and 699.20 is: 1,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.47 : 4,335.72 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.47/4,335.72 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.47x = 4,335.72 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.47x = 3,031,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,535.42/2,890.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.80

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