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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.49, 3,539.91 and 694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.49, 3,539.91 and 694.16 is: 1,040.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.49 : 3,539.91 = 694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.49/3,539.91 = 694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.49x = 3,539.91 × 694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.49x = 2,457,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,246.23/2,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.99

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