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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.68, 3,502.31 and 692.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.68, 3,502.31 and 692.01 is: 1,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.68 : 3,502.31 = 692.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.68/3,502.31 = 692.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.68x = 3,502.31 × 692.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.68x = 2,423,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,630.08/2,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.66

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