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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.99, 3,390.24 and 700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.99, 3,390.24 and 700.56 is: 1,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.99 : 3,390.24 = 700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.99/3,390.24 = 700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.99x = 3,390.24 × 700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.99x = 2,375,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,066.53/2,260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.45

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