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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.76, 3,502.46 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.76, 3,502.46 and 691.44 is: 1,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.76 : 3,502.46 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.76/3,502.46 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.76x = 3,502.46 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.76x = 2,421,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,740.94/2,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.25

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