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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.65, 3,391.01 and 700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.65, 3,391.01 and 700.64 is: 1,050.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.65 : 3,391.01 = 700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.65/3,391.01 = 700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.65x = 3,391.01 × 700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.65x = 2,375,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,856.79/2,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.96

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