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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.09, 3,354.14 and 697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.09, 3,354.14 and 697.09 is: 1,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.09 : 3,354.14 = 697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.09/3,354.14 = 697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.09x = 3,354.14 × 697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.09x = 2,338,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,137.45/2,236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.64

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