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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.91, 3,507.48 and 694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.91, 3,507.48 and 694.50 is: 1,041.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.91 : 3,507.48 = 694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.91/3,507.48 = 694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.91x = 3,507.48 × 694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.91x = 2,435,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,944.86/2,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.93

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