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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.85, 3,413.79 and 694.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.85, 3,413.79 and 694.59 is: 1,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.85 : 3,413.79 = 694.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.85/3,413.79 = 694.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.85x = 3,413.79 × 694.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.85x = 2,371,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,184.40/2,275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.89

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