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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.17, 3,386.08 and 697.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.17, 3,386.08 and 697.31 is: 1,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.17 : 3,386.08 = 697.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.17/3,386.08 = 697.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.17x = 3,386.08 × 697.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.17x = 2,361,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,128.77/2,257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.06

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