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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.02, 3,268.25 and 698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.02, 3,268.25 and 698.12 is: 1,047.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.02 : 3,268.25 = 698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.02/3,268.25 = 698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.02x = 3,268.25 × 698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.02x = 2,281,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,610.86/2,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.08

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