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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.96, 3,350.08 and 694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.96, 3,350.08 and 694.40 is: 1,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.96 : 3,350.08 = 694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.96/3,350.08 = 694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.96x = 3,350.08 × 694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.96x = 2,326,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,295.55/2,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.80

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