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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.93, 3,505.38 and 693.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.93, 3,505.38 and 693.62 is: 1,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.93 : 3,505.38 = 693.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.93/3,505.38 = 693.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.93x = 3,505.38 × 693.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.93x = 2,431,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,384.15/2,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.42

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