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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.72, 3,507.32 and 695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.72, 3,507.32 and 695.36 is: 1,042.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.72 : 3,507.32 = 695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.72/3,507.32 = 695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.72x = 3,507.32 × 695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.72x = 2,438,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,850.04/2,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.81

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