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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.86, 3,512.47 and 698.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.86, 3,512.47 and 698.10 is: 1,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.86 : 3,512.47 = 698.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.86/3,512.47 = 698.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.86x = 3,512.47 × 698.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.86x = 2,452,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,055.31/2,341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.05

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