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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.46, 3,506.79 and 693.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.46, 3,506.79 and 693.97 is: 1,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.46 : 3,506.79 = 693.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.46/3,506.79 = 693.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.46x = 3,506.79 × 693.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.46x = 2,433,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,600.89/2,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.13

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