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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.35, 3,512.52 and 698.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.35, 3,512.52 and 698.03 is: 1,047.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.35 : 3,512.52 = 698.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.35/3,512.52 = 698.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.35x = 3,512.52 × 698.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.35x = 2,451,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,826.77/2,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.19

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