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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.25, 3,354.56 and 697.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.25, 3,354.56 and 697.25 is: 1,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.25 : 3,354.56 = 697.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.25/3,354.56 = 697.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.25x = 3,354.56 × 697.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.25x = 2,338,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,966.96/2,236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.93

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