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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.95, 3,506.90 and 694.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.95, 3,506.90 and 694.51 is: 1,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.95 : 3,506.90 = 694.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.95/3,506.90 = 694.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.95x = 3,506.90 × 694.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.95x = 2,435,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,577.12/2,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.76

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