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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.86, 3,503.78 and 693.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.86, 3,503.78 and 693.63 is: 1,040.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.86 : 3,503.78 = 693.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.86/3,503.78 = 693.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.86x = 3,503.78 × 693.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.86x = 2,430,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,323.45/2,335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.44

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