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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.29, 3,505.33 and 693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.29, 3,505.33 and 693.46 is: 1,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.29 : 3,505.33 = 693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.29/3,505.33 = 693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.29x = 3,505.33 × 693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.29x = 2,430,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,802.67/2,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.01

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