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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.34, 3,239.01 and 698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.34, 3,239.01 and 698.72 is: 1,048.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.34 : 3,239.01 = 698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.34/3,239.01 = 698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.34x = 3,239.01 × 698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.34x = 2,263,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,144.87/2,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.07

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