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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.06, 3,388.91 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.06, 3,388.91 and 699.20 is: 1,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.06 : 3,388.91 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.06/3,388.91 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.06x = 3,388.91 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.06x = 2,369,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,505.43/2,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.89

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