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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.91, 3,503.84 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.91, 3,503.84 and 692.46 is: 1,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.91 : 3,503.84 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.91/3,503.84 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.91x = 3,503.84 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.91x = 2,426,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,265.58/2,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.68

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