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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.86, 3,385.55 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.86, 3,385.55 and 697.44 is: 1,045.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.86 : 3,385.55 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.86/3,385.55 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.86x = 3,385.55 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.86x = 2,361,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,214.50/2,257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.78

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