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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342, 3,513.18 and 698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342, 3,513.18 and 698.60 is: 1,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342 : 3,513.18 = 698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342/3,513.18 = 698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342x = 3,513.18 × 698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342x = 2,454,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,307.55/2,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.95

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