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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.37, 3,419.57 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.37, 3,419.57 and 698.22 is: 1,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.37 : 3,419.57 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.37/3,419.57 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.37x = 3,419.57 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.37x = 2,387,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,612.17/2,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.49

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