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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.82, 3,510.65 and 697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.82, 3,510.65 and 697.36 is: 1,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.82 : 3,510.65 = 697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.82/3,510.65 = 697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.82x = 3,510.65 × 697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.82x = 2,448,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,194.11/2,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.87

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