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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.15, 3,502.32 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.15, 3,502.32 and 691.32 is: 1,036.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.15 : 3,502.32 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.15/3,502.32 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.15x = 3,502.32 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.15x = 2,421,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,223.86/2,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.86

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