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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.58, 4,049.58 and 1,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.58, 4,049.58 and 1,159.58 is: 1,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.58 : 4,049.58 = 1,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.58/4,049.58 = 1,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.58x = 4,049.58 × 1,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.58x = 4,695,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,811.98/2,698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.10

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