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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.60, 3,510.45 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.60, 3,510.45 and 697.20 is: 1,045.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.60 : 3,510.45 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.60/3,510.45 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.60x = 3,510.45 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.60x = 2,447,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,485.74/2,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.67

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