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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.10, 3,185.12 and 698.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.10, 3,185.12 and 698.41 is: 1,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.10 : 3,185.12 = 698.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.10/3,185.12 = 698.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.10x = 3,185.12 × 698.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.10x = 2,224,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,503.73/2,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.76

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