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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.15, 3,239.53 and 698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.15, 3,239.53 and 698.96 is: 1,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.15 : 3,239.53 = 698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.15/3,239.53 = 698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.15x = 3,239.53 × 698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.15x = 2,264,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,283.94/2,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.21

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