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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.62, 3,510.50 and 696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.62, 3,510.50 and 696.76 is: 1,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.62 : 3,510.50 = 696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.62/3,510.50 = 696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.62x = 3,510.50 × 696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.62x = 2,445,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,968.95/2,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.01

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