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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.68, 3,513.12 and 698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.68, 3,513.12 and 698.16 is: 1,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.68 : 3,513.12 = 698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.68/3,513.12 = 698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.68x = 3,513.12 × 698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.68x = 2,452,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,719.86/2,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.42

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