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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.03, 3,238.41 and 698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.03, 3,238.41 and 698.06 is: 1,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.03 : 3,238.41 = 698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.03/3,238.41 = 698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.03x = 3,238.41 × 698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.03x = 2,260,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,604.48/2,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.05

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