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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.23, 3,504.82 and 692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.23, 3,504.82 and 692.74 is: 1,039.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.23 : 3,504.82 = 692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.23/3,504.82 = 692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.23x = 3,504.82 × 692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.23x = 2,427,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,929.01/2,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.25

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