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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.06, 3,351.57 and 695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.06, 3,351.57 and 695.06 is: 1,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.06 : 3,351.57 = 695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.06/3,351.57 = 695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.06x = 3,351.57 × 695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.06x = 2,329,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,542.24/2,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.74

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