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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.96, 3,270.16 and 698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.96, 3,270.16 and 698.82 is: 1,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.96 : 3,270.16 = 698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.96/3,270.16 = 698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.96x = 3,270.16 × 698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.96x = 2,285,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,241.82/2,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.30

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