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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.27, 3,358.90 and 700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.27, 3,358.90 and 700.27 is: 1,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.27 : 3,358.90 = 700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.27/3,358.90 = 700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.27x = 3,358.90 × 700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.27x = 2,352,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,126.76/2,239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.40

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