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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.10, 3,511.20 and 697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.10, 3,511.20 and 697.70 is: 1,046.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.10 : 3,511.20 = 697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.10/3,511.20 = 697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.10x = 3,511.20 × 697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.10x = 2,449,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,764.24/2,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.42

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