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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.71, 3,506.49 and 694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.71, 3,506.49 and 694.26 is: 1,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.71 : 3,506.49 = 694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.71/3,506.49 = 694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.71x = 3,506.49 × 694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.71x = 2,434,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,415.75/2,337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.37

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