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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.98, 3,541.65 and 694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.98, 3,541.65 and 694.99 is: 1,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.98 : 3,541.65 = 694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.98/3,541.65 = 694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.98x = 3,541.65 × 694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.98x = 2,461,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,411.33/2,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.54

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