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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.92, 3,504.42 and 692.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.92, 3,504.42 and 692.97 is: 1,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.92 : 3,504.42 = 692.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.92/3,504.42 = 692.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.92x = 3,504.42 × 692.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.92x = 2,428,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,457.93/2,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.62

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