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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.56, 3,353.22 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.56, 3,353.22 and 696.52 is: 1,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.56 : 3,353.22 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.56/3,353.22 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.56x = 3,353.22 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.56x = 2,335,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,584.79/2,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.74

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