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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.06, 3,358.77 and 700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.06, 3,358.77 and 700.06 is: 1,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.06 : 3,358.77 = 700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.06/3,358.77 = 700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.06x = 3,358.77 × 700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.06x = 2,351,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,340.53/2,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.15

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