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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.23, 3,507.90 and 694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.23, 3,507.90 and 694.74 is: 1,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.23 : 3,507.90 = 694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.23/3,507.90 = 694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.23x = 3,507.90 × 694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.23x = 2,437,078.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,078.45/2,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.27

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