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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.38, 3,389.08 and 699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.38, 3,389.08 and 699.38 is: 1,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.38 : 3,389.08 = 699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.38/3,389.08 = 699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.38x = 3,389.08 × 699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.38x = 2,370,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,254.77/2,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.07

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