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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.74, 3,504.23 and 692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.74, 3,504.23 and 692.22 is: 1,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.74 : 3,504.23 = 692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.74/3,504.23 = 692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.74x = 3,504.23 × 692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.74x = 2,425,698.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,698.09/2,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.51

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