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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.34, 3,512.35 and 697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.34, 3,512.35 and 697.70 is: 1,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.34 : 3,512.35 = 697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.34/3,512.35 = 697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.34x = 3,512.35 × 697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.34x = 2,450,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,566.60/2,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.65

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