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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.48, 3,501.23 and 691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.48, 3,501.23 and 691.04 is: 1,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.48 : 3,501.23 = 691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.48/3,501.23 = 691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.48x = 3,501.23 × 691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.48x = 2,419,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,475.58/2,334.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.41

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