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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.84, 2,344.23 and 1,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.84, 2,344.23 and 1,035.86 is: 1,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.84 : 2,344.23 = 1,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.84/2,344.23 = 1,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.84x = 2,344.23 × 1,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.84x = 2,428,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,282.37/1,698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.38

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