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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.88, 3,359.82 and 701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.88, 3,359.82 and 701 is: 1,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.88 : 3,359.82 = 701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.88/3,359.82 = 701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.88x = 3,359.82 × 701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.88x = 2,355,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,233.82/2,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.50

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