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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.92, 3,239.96 and 699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.92, 3,239.96 and 699.08 is: 1,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.92 : 3,239.96 = 699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.92/3,239.96 = 699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.92x = 3,239.96 × 699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.92x = 2,264,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,991.24/2,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.65

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