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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.42, 3,508.32 and 695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.42, 3,508.32 and 695.02 is: 1,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.42 : 3,508.32 = 695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.42/3,508.32 = 695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.42x = 3,508.32 × 695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.42x = 2,438,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,352.57/2,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.74

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