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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.40, 3,513.64 and 698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.40, 3,513.64 and 698.96 is: 1,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.40 : 3,513.64 = 698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.40/3,513.64 = 698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.40x = 3,513.64 × 698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.40x = 2,455,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,900.85/2,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.45

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