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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.70, 3,508.02 and 695.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.70, 3,508.02 and 695.27 is: 1,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.70 : 3,508.02 = 695.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.70/3,508.02 = 695.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.70x = 3,508.02 × 695.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.70x = 2,439,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,029.84/2,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.90

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