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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.29, 3,388.03 and 698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.29, 3,388.03 and 698.93 is: 1,048.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.29 : 3,388.03 = 698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.29/3,388.03 = 698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.29x = 3,388.03 × 698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.29x = 2,367,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,989.83/2,259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.11

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