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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.83, 3,504.39 and 692.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.83, 3,504.39 and 692.34 is: 1,038.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.83 : 3,504.39 = 692.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.83/3,504.39 = 692.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.83x = 3,504.39 × 692.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.83x = 2,426,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,211.85/2,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.70

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