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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.81, 3,513.07 and 698.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.81, 3,513.07 and 698.17 is: 1,047.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.81 : 3,513.07 = 698.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.81/3,513.07 = 698.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.81x = 3,513.07 × 698.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.81x = 2,452,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,718.76/2,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.36

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