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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.66, 3,022.32 and 698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.66, 3,022.32 and 698.08 is: 1,047.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.66 : 3,022.32 = 698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.66/3,022.32 = 698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.66x = 3,022.32 × 698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.66x = 2,109,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,821.15/2,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.23

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