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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.72, 3,504.96 and 693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.72, 3,504.96 and 693.28 is: 1,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.72 : 3,504.96 = 693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.72/3,504.96 = 693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.72x = 3,504.96 × 693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.72x = 2,429,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,918.67/2,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.88

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