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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.48, 3,511.90 and 697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.48, 3,511.90 and 697.72 is: 1,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.48 : 3,511.90 = 697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.48/3,511.90 = 697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.48x = 3,511.90 × 697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.48x = 2,450,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,322.87/2,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.48

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