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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.85, 3,506.78 and 694.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.85, 3,506.78 and 694.97 is: 1,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.85 : 3,506.78 = 694.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.85/3,506.78 = 694.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.85x = 3,506.78 × 694.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.85x = 2,437,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,106.90/2,337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.46

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