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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.82, 3,503.34 and 691.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.82, 3,503.34 and 691.98 is: 1,037.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.82 : 3,503.34 = 691.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.82/3,503.34 = 691.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.82x = 3,503.34 × 691.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.82x = 2,424,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,245.17/2,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.86

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