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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.26, 3,354.56 and 697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.26, 3,354.56 and 697.26 is: 1,045.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.26 : 3,354.56 = 697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.26/3,354.56 = 697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.26x = 3,354.56 × 697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.26x = 2,339,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,000.51/2,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.94

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