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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.63, 3,356.57 and 698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.63, 3,356.57 and 698.63 is: 1,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.63 : 3,356.57 = 698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.63/3,356.57 = 698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.63x = 3,356.57 × 698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.63x = 2,344,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,985.46/2,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.98

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