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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.96, 3,508.60 and 695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.96, 3,508.60 and 695.37 is: 1,043.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.96 : 3,508.60 = 695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.96/3,508.60 = 695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.96x = 3,508.60 × 695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.96x = 2,439,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,775.18/2,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.10

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