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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.85, 4,336.28 and 699.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.85, 4,336.28 and 699.57 is: 1,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.85 : 4,336.28 = 699.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.85/4,336.28 = 699.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.85x = 4,336.28 × 699.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.85x = 3,033,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,543.99/2,890.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.36

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