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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.75, 3,239.75 and 699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.75, 3,239.75 and 699.03 is: 1,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.75 : 3,239.75 = 699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.75/3,239.75 = 699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.75x = 3,239.75 × 699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.75x = 2,264,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,684.19/2,159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.59

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