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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.80, 3,511.66 and 697.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.80, 3,511.66 and 697.31 is: 1,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.80 : 3,511.66 = 697.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.80/3,511.66 = 697.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.80x = 3,511.66 × 697.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.80x = 2,448,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,698.08/2,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.10

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