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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.85, 3,387.09 and 697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.85, 3,387.09 and 697.98 is: 1,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.85 : 3,387.09 = 697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.85/3,387.09 = 697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.85x = 3,387.09 × 697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.85x = 2,364,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,121.08/2,257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.07

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