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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.40, 3,506.76 and 694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.40, 3,506.76 and 694.52 is: 1,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.40 : 3,506.76 = 694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.40/3,506.76 = 694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.40x = 3,506.76 × 694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.40x = 2,435,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,514.96/2,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.53

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