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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.45, 3,239.58 and 698.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.45, 3,239.58 and 698.21 is: 1,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.45 : 3,239.58 = 698.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.45/3,239.58 = 698.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.45x = 3,239.58 × 698.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.45x = 2,261,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,907.15/2,159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.45

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