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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.55, 3,512.89 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.55, 3,512.89 and 698.22 is: 1,047.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.55 : 3,512.89 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.55/3,512.89 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.55x = 3,512.89 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.55x = 2,452,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,770.06/2,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.50

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