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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.96, 3,353.92 and 696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.96, 3,353.92 and 696.96 is: 1,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.96 : 3,353.92 = 696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.96/3,353.92 = 696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.96x = 3,353.92 × 696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.96x = 2,337,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,548.08/2,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.43

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