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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.20, 3,503.22 and 692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.20, 3,503.22 and 692.32 is: 1,038.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.20 : 3,503.22 = 692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.20/3,503.22 = 692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.20x = 3,503.22 × 692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.20x = 2,425,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,349.27/2,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.16

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