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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.24, 3,514.01 and 698.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.24, 3,514.01 and 698.81 is: 1,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.24 : 3,514.01 = 698.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.24/3,514.01 = 698.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.24x = 3,514.01 × 698.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.24x = 2,455,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,625.33/2,342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.41

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