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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.92, 3,391.86 and 700.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.92, 3,391.86 and 700.89 is: 1,051.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.92 : 3,391.86 = 700.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.92/3,391.86 = 700.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.92x = 3,391.86 × 700.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.92x = 2,377,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,308.69/2,260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.48

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