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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.94, 3,388.59 and 699.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.94, 3,388.59 and 699.11 is: 1,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.94 : 3,388.59 = 699.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.94/3,388.59 = 699.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.94x = 3,388.59 × 699.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.94x = 2,368,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,978.46/2,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.71

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