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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.16, 3,502.74 and 691.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.16, 3,502.74 and 691.58 is: 1,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.16 : 3,502.74 = 691.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.16/3,502.74 = 691.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.16x = 3,502.74 × 691.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.16x = 2,422,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,424.93/2,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.37

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