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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.29, 3,392.09 and 701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.29, 3,392.09 and 701.09 is: 1,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.29 : 3,392.09 = 701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.29/3,392.09 = 701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.29x = 3,392.09 × 701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.29x = 2,378,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,160.38/2,261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.68

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