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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.97, 3,510.54 and 696.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.97, 3,510.54 and 696.39 is: 1,044.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.97 : 3,510.54 = 696.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.97/3,510.54 = 696.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.97x = 3,510.54 × 696.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.97x = 2,444,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,704.95/2,339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.76

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