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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.95, 3,506.08 and 693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.95, 3,506.08 and 693.46 is: 1,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.95 : 3,506.08 = 693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.95/3,506.08 = 693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.95x = 3,506.08 × 693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.95x = 2,431,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,326.24/2,336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.38

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