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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.84, 3,502.83 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.84, 3,502.83 and 691.32 is: 1,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.84 : 3,502.83 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.84/3,502.83 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.84x = 3,502.83 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.84x = 2,421,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,576.44/2,334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.15

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