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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.72, 3,413.59 and 694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.72, 3,413.59 and 694.46 is: 1,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.72 : 3,413.59 = 694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.72/3,413.59 = 694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.72x = 3,413.59 × 694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.72x = 2,370,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,601.71/2,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.69

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