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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.80, 3,355.12 and 697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.80, 3,355.12 and 697.80 is: 1,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.80 : 3,355.12 = 697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.80/3,355.12 = 697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.80x = 3,355.12 × 697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.80x = 2,341,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,202.74/2,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.68

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