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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.60, 3,238.80 and 698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.60, 3,238.80 and 698.16 is: 1,047.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.60 : 3,238.80 = 698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.60/3,238.80 = 698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.60x = 3,238.80 × 698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.60x = 2,261,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,200.61/2,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.53

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