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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.16, 3,237.99 and 697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.16, 3,237.99 and 697.96 is: 1,046.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.16 : 3,237.99 = 697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.16/3,237.99 = 697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.16x = 3,237.99 × 697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.16x = 2,259,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,987.50/2,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.70

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