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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.51, 3,501.23 and 690.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.51, 3,501.23 and 690.62 is: 1,035.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.51 : 3,501.23 = 690.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.51/3,501.23 = 690.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.51x = 3,501.23 × 690.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.51x = 2,417,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,998.50/2,334.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.76

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