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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.59, 3,506.90 and 694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.59, 3,506.90 and 694.27 is: 1,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.59 : 3,506.90 = 694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.59/3,506.90 = 694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.59x = 3,506.90 × 694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.59x = 2,434,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,736.38/2,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.56

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