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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.44, 3,502.80 and 691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.44, 3,502.80 and 691.68 is: 1,037.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.44 : 3,502.80 = 691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.44/3,502.80 = 691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.44x = 3,502.80 × 691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.44x = 2,422,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,816.70/2,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.41

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