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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.47, 3,386.49 and 698.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.47, 3,386.49 and 698.01 is: 1,046.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.47 : 3,386.49 = 698.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.47/3,386.49 = 698.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.47x = 3,386.49 × 698.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.47x = 2,363,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,803.88/2,258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.64

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