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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.02, 3,501.98 and 691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.02, 3,501.98 and 691.17 is: 1,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.02 : 3,501.98 = 691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.02/3,501.98 = 691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.02x = 3,501.98 × 691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.02x = 2,420,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,463.52/2,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.59

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