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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.63, 3,502.75 and 692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.63, 3,502.75 and 692.14 is: 1,038.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.63 : 3,502.75 = 692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.63/3,502.75 = 692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.63x = 3,502.75 × 692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.63x = 2,424,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,393.39/2,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.00

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