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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.95, 3,504.58 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.95, 3,504.58 and 692.46 is: 1,038.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.95 : 3,504.58 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.95/3,504.58 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.95x = 3,504.58 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.95x = 2,426,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,779.74/2,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.88

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