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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.36, 3,389.36 and 699.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.36, 3,389.36 and 699.49 is: 1,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.36 : 3,389.36 = 699.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.36/3,389.36 = 699.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.36x = 3,389.36 × 699.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.36x = 2,370,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,823.43/2,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.33

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