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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.92, 3,504.20 and 693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.92, 3,504.20 and 693.26 is: 1,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.92 : 3,504.20 = 693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.92/3,504.20 = 693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.92x = 3,504.20 × 693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.92x = 2,429,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,321.69/2,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.54

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