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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.39, 3,501.86 and 691.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.39, 3,501.86 and 691.71 is: 1,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.39 : 3,501.86 = 691.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.39/3,501.86 = 691.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.39x = 3,501.86 × 691.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.39x = 2,422,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,271.58/2,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.20

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