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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.99, 4,336.45 and 699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.99, 4,336.45 and 699.72 is: 1,049.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.99 : 4,336.45 = 699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.99/4,336.45 = 699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.99x = 4,336.45 × 699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.99x = 3,034,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,311.11/2,890.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.57

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