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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.86, 3,388.61 and 698.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.86, 3,388.61 and 698.99 is: 1,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.86 : 3,388.61 = 698.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.86/3,388.61 = 698.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.86x = 3,388.61 × 698.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.86x = 2,368,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,609.48/2,258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.59

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