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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.56, 3,358.60 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.56, 3,358.60 and 699.60 is: 1,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.56 : 3,358.60 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.56/3,358.60 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.56x = 3,358.60 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.56x = 2,349,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,676.56/2,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.64

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