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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.97, 3,390.28 and 700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.97, 3,390.28 and 700.11 is: 1,050.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.97 : 3,390.28 = 700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.97/3,390.28 = 700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.97x = 3,390.28 × 700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.97x = 2,373,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,554.47/2,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.26

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