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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.85, 3,505.28 and 693.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.85, 3,505.28 and 693.97 is: 1,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.85 : 3,505.28 = 693.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.85/3,505.28 = 693.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.85x = 3,505.28 × 693.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.85x = 2,432,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,546.93/2,336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.95

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