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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.44, 3,507.66 and 694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.44, 3,507.66 and 694.98 is: 1,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.44 : 3,507.66 = 694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.44/3,507.66 = 694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.44x = 3,507.66 × 694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.44x = 2,437,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,753.55/2,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.47

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