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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.75, 3,505.63 and 693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.75, 3,505.63 and 693.41 is: 1,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.75 : 3,505.63 = 693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.75/3,505.63 = 693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.75x = 3,505.63 × 693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.75x = 2,430,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,840.66/2,336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.27

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