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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.03, 3,239.02 and 698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.03, 3,239.02 and 698.16 is: 1,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.03 : 3,239.02 = 698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.03/3,239.02 = 698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.03x = 3,239.02 × 698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.03x = 2,261,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,367.22/2,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.40

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