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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.96, 3,353.56 and 696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.96, 3,353.56 and 696.84 is: 1,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.96 : 3,353.56 = 696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.96/3,353.56 = 696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.96x = 3,353.56 × 696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.96x = 2,336,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,894.75/2,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.14

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