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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.35, 4,044.09 and 1,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.35, 4,044.09 and 1,215.98 is: 1,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.35 : 4,044.09 = 1,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.35/4,044.09 = 1,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.35x = 4,044.09 × 1,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.35x = 4,917,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,532.56/2,698.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.42

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