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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.88, 3,510.39 and 696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.88, 3,510.39 and 696.42 is: 1,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.88 : 3,510.39 = 696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.88/3,510.39 = 696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.88x = 3,510.39 × 696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.88x = 2,444,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,698.77/2,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.80

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