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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.64, 3,509.61 and 696.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.64, 3,509.61 and 696.05 is: 1,044.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.64 : 3,509.61 = 696.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.64/3,509.61 = 696.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.64x = 3,509.61 × 696.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.64x = 2,442,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,864.04/2,339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.12

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