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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.33, 3,386.59 and 697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.33, 3,386.59 and 697.98 is: 1,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.33 : 3,386.59 = 697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.33/3,386.59 = 697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.33x = 3,386.59 × 697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.33x = 2,363,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,772.09/2,258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.69

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