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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.20, 3,357.46 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.20, 3,357.46 and 699.32 is: 1,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.20 : 3,357.46 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.20/3,357.46 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.20x = 3,357.46 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.20x = 2,347,938.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,938.93/2,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.03

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