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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.46, 3,386.10 and 697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.46, 3,386.10 and 697.40 is: 1,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.46 : 3,386.10 = 697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.46/3,386.10 = 697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.46x = 3,386.10 × 697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.46x = 2,361,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,466.14/2,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.07

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