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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.64, 3,508.55 and 695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.64, 3,508.55 and 695.18 is: 1,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.64 : 3,508.55 = 695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.64/3,508.55 = 695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.64x = 3,508.55 × 695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.64x = 2,439,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,091.27/2,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.95

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