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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.10, 3,509.70 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.10, 3,509.70 and 696.70 is: 1,044.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.10 : 3,509.70 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.10/3,509.70 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.10x = 3,509.70 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.10x = 2,445,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,207.99/2,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.92

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