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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.57, 3,392.69 and 701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.57, 3,392.69 and 701.73 is: 1,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.57 : 3,392.69 = 701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.57/3,392.69 = 701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.57x = 3,392.69 × 701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.57x = 2,380,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,748.85/2,261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.70

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