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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.52, 3,360 and 700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.52, 3,360 and 700.64 is: 1,051.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.52 : 3,360 = 700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.52/3,360 = 700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.52x = 3,360 × 700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.52x = 2,354,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,150.40/2,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.19

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