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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.14, 3,501.49 and 691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.14, 3,501.49 and 691.46 is: 1,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.14 : 3,501.49 = 691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.14/3,501.49 = 691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.14x = 3,501.49 × 691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.14x = 2,421,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,140.28/2,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.83

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