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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.43, 3,504.33 and 693.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.43, 3,504.33 and 693.15 is: 1,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.43 : 3,504.33 = 693.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.43/3,504.33 = 693.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.43x = 3,504.33 × 693.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.43x = 2,429,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,026.34/2,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.63

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