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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.49, 3,506.19 and 695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.49, 3,506.19 and 695.14 is: 1,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.49 : 3,506.19 = 695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.49/3,506.19 = 695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.49x = 3,506.19 × 695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.49x = 2,437,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,292.92/2,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.70

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