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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.18, 3,388.98 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.18, 3,388.98 and 699.12 is: 1,048.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.18 : 3,388.98 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.18/3,388.98 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.18x = 3,388.98 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.18x = 2,369,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,303.70/2,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.74

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