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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.56, 3,355.56 and 697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.56, 3,355.56 and 697.56 is: 1,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.56 : 3,355.56 = 697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.56/3,355.56 = 697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.56x = 3,355.56 × 697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.56x = 2,340,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,704.43/2,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.56

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