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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.31, 3,505.36 and 693.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.31, 3,505.36 and 693.47 is: 1,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.31 : 3,505.36 = 693.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.31/3,505.36 = 693.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.31x = 3,505.36 × 693.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.31x = 2,430,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,862.00/2,337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.03

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