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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.40, 3,510.80 and 696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.40, 3,510.80 and 696.84 is: 1,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.40 : 3,510.80 = 696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.40/3,510.80 = 696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.40x = 3,510.80 × 696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.40x = 2,446,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,465.87/2,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.32

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