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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.78, 3,509.40 and 696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.78, 3,509.40 and 696.32 is: 1,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.78 : 3,509.40 = 696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.78/3,509.40 = 696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.78x = 3,509.40 × 696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.78x = 2,443,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,665.41/2,339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.40

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