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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.24, 3,513.84 and 698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.24, 3,513.84 and 698.88 is: 1,048.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.24 : 3,513.84 = 698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.24/3,513.84 = 698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.24x = 3,513.84 × 698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.24x = 2,455,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,752.50/2,342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.46

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