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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.95, 3,506.32 and 694.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.95, 3,506.32 and 694.11 is: 1,040.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.95 : 3,506.32 = 694.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.95/3,506.32 = 694.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.95x = 3,506.32 × 694.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.95x = 2,433,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,770.04/2,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.99

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