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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.39, 3,507.52 and 694.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.39, 3,507.52 and 694.97 is: 1,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.39 : 3,507.52 = 694.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.39/3,507.52 = 694.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.39x = 3,507.52 × 694.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.39x = 2,437,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,621.17/2,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.44

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