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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.54, 3,504.20 and 692.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.54, 3,504.20 and 692.65 is: 1,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.54 : 3,504.20 = 692.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.54/3,504.20 = 692.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.54x = 3,504.20 × 692.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.54x = 2,427,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,166.61/2,336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.79

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