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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.41, 3,390.83 and 700.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.41, 3,390.83 and 700.43 is: 1,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.41 : 3,390.83 = 700.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.41/3,390.83 = 700.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.41x = 3,390.83 × 700.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.41x = 2,375,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,018.60/2,260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.70

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