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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.28, 3,356.28 and 698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.28, 3,356.28 and 698.28 is: 1,047.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.28 : 3,356.28 = 698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.28/3,356.28 = 698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.28x = 3,356.28 × 698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.28x = 2,343,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,623.20/2,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.53

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