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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.60, 3,512.20 and 698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.60, 3,512.20 and 698.14 is: 1,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.60 : 3,512.20 = 698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.60/3,512.20 = 698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.60x = 3,512.20 × 698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.60x = 2,452,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,007.31/2,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.15

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