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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.10, 3,238.62 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.10, 3,238.62 and 698.22 is: 1,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.10 : 3,238.62 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.10/3,238.62 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.10x = 3,238.62 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.10x = 2,261,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,269.26/2,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.32

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