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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.13, 3,358.83 and 700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.13, 3,358.83 and 700.13 is: 1,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.13 : 3,358.83 = 700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.13/3,358.83 = 700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.13x = 3,358.83 × 700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.13x = 2,351,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,600.85/2,239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.23

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