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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.00, 3,238.29 and 699.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.00, 3,238.29 and 699.11 is: 1,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.00 : 3,238.29 = 699.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.00/3,238.29 = 699.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.00x = 3,238.29 × 699.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.00x = 2,263,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,904.73/2,159.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.59

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