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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.52, 3,353.84 and 696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.52, 3,353.84 and 696.48 is: 1,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.52 : 3,353.84 = 696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.52/3,353.84 = 696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.52x = 3,353.84 × 696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.52x = 2,335,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,882.48/2,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.89

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