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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.14, 3,512.11 and 697.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.14, 3,512.11 and 697.51 is: 1,046.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.14 : 3,512.11 = 697.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.14/3,512.11 = 697.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.14x = 3,512.11 × 697.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.14x = 2,449,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,731.85/2,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.38

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