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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.64, 3,239.93 and 698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.64, 3,239.93 and 698.94 is: 1,048.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.64 : 3,239.93 = 698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.64/3,239.93 = 698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.64x = 3,239.93 × 698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.64x = 2,264,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,518.42/2,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.56

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