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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.52, 3,239.36 and 698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.52, 3,239.36 and 698.70 is: 1,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.52 : 3,239.36 = 698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.52/3,239.36 = 698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.52x = 3,239.36 × 698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.52x = 2,263,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,340.83/2,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.08

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