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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.95, 3,505.95 and 693.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.95, 3,505.95 and 693.37 is: 1,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.95 : 3,505.95 = 693.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.95/3,505.95 = 693.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.95x = 3,505.95 × 693.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.95x = 2,430,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,920.55/2,336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.21

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