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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.46, 3,502.83 and 692.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.46, 3,502.83 and 692.15 is: 1,038.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.46 : 3,502.83 = 692.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.46/3,502.83 = 692.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.46x = 3,502.83 × 692.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.46x = 2,424,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,483.78/2,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.12

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