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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.55, 3,504.87 and 693.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.55, 3,504.87 and 693.21 is: 1,039.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.55 : 3,504.87 = 693.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.55/3,504.87 = 693.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.55x = 3,504.87 × 693.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.55x = 2,429,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,604.36/2,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.83

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