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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.98, 3,388.84 and 698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.98, 3,388.84 and 698.62 is: 1,048.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.98 : 3,388.84 = 698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.98/3,388.84 = 698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.98x = 3,388.84 × 698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.98x = 2,367,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,511.40/2,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.04

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