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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.20, 3,506.46 and 693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.20, 3,506.46 and 693.71 is: 1,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.20 : 3,506.46 = 693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.20/3,506.46 = 693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.20x = 3,506.46 × 693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.20x = 2,432,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,462.90/2,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.76

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