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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.38, 3,542.65 and 696.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.38, 3,542.65 and 696.14 is: 1,043.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.38 : 3,542.65 = 696.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.38/3,542.65 = 696.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.38x = 3,542.65 × 696.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.38x = 2,466,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,198.05/2,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.95

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