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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.96, 3,388.78 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.96, 3,388.78 and 699.12 is: 1,048.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.96 : 3,388.78 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.96/3,388.78 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.96x = 3,388.78 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.96x = 2,369,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,163.87/2,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.79

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