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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.52, 3,128.10 and 698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.52, 3,128.10 and 698.80 is: 1,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.52 : 3,128.10 = 698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.52/3,128.10 = 698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.52x = 3,128.10 × 698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.52x = 2,185,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,916.28/2,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.14

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