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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.60, 4,335.91 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.60, 4,335.91 and 699.32 is: 1,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.60 : 4,335.91 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.60/4,335.91 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.60x = 4,335.91 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.60x = 3,032,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,197.67/2,890.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.99

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