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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.16, 3,506.58 and 694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.16, 3,506.58 and 694.32 is: 1,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.16 : 3,506.58 = 694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.16/3,506.58 = 694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.16x = 3,506.58 × 694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.16x = 2,434,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,688.63/2,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.28

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