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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.22, 3,238.56 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.22, 3,238.56 and 698.22 is: 1,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.22 : 3,238.56 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.22/3,238.56 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.22x = 3,238.56 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.22x = 2,261,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,227.36/2,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.24

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