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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.56, 3,508.32 and 696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.56, 3,508.32 and 696.22 is: 1,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.56 : 3,508.32 = 696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.56/3,508.32 = 696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.56x = 3,508.32 × 696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.56x = 2,442,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,562.55/2,339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.03

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