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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.50, 3,390.92 and 700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.50, 3,390.92 and 700.64 is: 1,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.50 : 3,390.92 = 700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.50/3,390.92 = 700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.50x = 3,390.92 × 700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.50x = 2,375,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,814.19/2,260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.01

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