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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.66, 3,512 and 697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.66, 3,512 and 697.76 is: 1,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.66 : 3,512 = 697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.66/3,512 = 697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.66x = 3,512 × 697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.66x = 2,450,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,533.12/2,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.50

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