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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.23, 3,509.40 and 695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.23, 3,509.40 and 695.74 is: 1,043.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.23 : 3,509.40 = 695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.23/3,509.40 = 695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.23x = 3,509.40 × 695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.23x = 2,441,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,629.96/2,339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.78

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