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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.74, 3,500.89 and 691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.74, 3,500.89 and 691.08 is: 1,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.74 : 3,500.89 = 691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.74/3,500.89 = 691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.74x = 3,500.89 × 691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.74x = 2,419,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,395.06/2,334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.26

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