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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.01, 3,384.47 and 696.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.01, 3,384.47 and 696.47 is: 1,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.01 : 3,384.47 = 696.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.01/3,384.47 = 696.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.01x = 3,384.47 × 696.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.01x = 2,357,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,161.42/2,257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.38

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