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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.41, 3,389.20 and 699.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.41, 3,389.20 and 699.57 is: 1,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.41 : 3,389.20 = 699.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.41/3,389.20 = 699.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.41x = 3,389.20 × 699.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.41x = 2,370,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,980.90/2,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.38

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