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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.52, 3,354.80 and 697.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.52, 3,354.80 and 697.52 is: 1,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.52 : 3,354.80 = 697.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.52/3,354.80 = 697.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.52x = 3,354.80 × 697.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.52x = 2,340,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,040.10/2,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.29

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