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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.28, 3,507.44 and 694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.28, 3,507.44 and 694.86 is: 1,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.28 : 3,507.44 = 694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.28/3,507.44 = 694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.28x = 3,507.44 × 694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.28x = 2,437,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,179.76/2,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.30

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