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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.14, 3,510.61 and 696.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.14, 3,510.61 and 696.51 is: 1,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.14 : 3,510.61 = 696.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.14/3,510.61 = 696.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.14x = 3,510.61 × 696.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.14x = 2,445,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,173.23/2,340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.89

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