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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.78, 3,508.71 and 695.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.78, 3,508.71 and 695.29 is: 1,043.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.78 : 3,508.71 = 695.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.78/3,508.71 = 695.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.78x = 3,508.71 × 695.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.78x = 2,439,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,582.36/2,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.10

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