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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.85, 3,507.67 and 694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.85, 3,507.67 and 694.96 is: 1,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.85 : 3,507.67 = 694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.85/3,507.67 = 694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.85x = 3,507.67 × 694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.85x = 2,437,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,682.44/2,338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.26

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