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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.56, 3,391.16 and 700.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.56, 3,391.16 and 700.70 is: 1,051.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.56 : 3,391.16 = 700.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.56/3,391.16 = 700.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.56x = 3,391.16 × 700.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.56x = 2,376,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,165.35/2,260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.14

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