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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.77, 3,512.70 and 698.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.77, 3,512.70 and 698.33 is: 1,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.77 : 3,512.70 = 698.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.77/3,512.70 = 698.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.77x = 3,512.70 × 698.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.77x = 2,453,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,023.79/2,341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.51

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