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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.40, 3,348.60 and 693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.40, 3,348.60 and 693.40 is: 1,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.40 : 3,348.60 = 693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.40/3,348.60 = 693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.40x = 3,348.60 × 693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.40x = 2,321,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,919.24/2,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.10

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