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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.15, 3,510.41 and 696.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.15, 3,510.41 and 696.57 is: 1,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.15 : 3,510.41 = 696.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.15/3,510.41 = 696.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.15x = 3,510.41 × 696.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.15x = 2,445,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,242.81/2,340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.91

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