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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.63, 3,351.95 and 695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.63, 3,351.95 and 695.63 is: 1,043.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.63 : 3,351.95 = 695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.63/3,351.95 = 695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.63x = 3,351.95 × 695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.63x = 2,331,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,696.74/2,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.44

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