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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.46, 3,391.76 and 701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.46, 3,391.76 and 701.22 is: 1,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.46 : 3,391.76 = 701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.46/3,391.76 = 701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.46x = 3,391.76 × 701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.46x = 2,378,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,366.44/2,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.70

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