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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.34, 3,503.58 and 691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.34, 3,503.58 and 691.82 is: 1,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.34 : 3,503.58 = 691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.34/3,503.58 = 691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.34x = 3,503.58 × 691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.34x = 2,423,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,846.72/2,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.90

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