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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.79, 3,391.46 and 701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.79, 3,391.46 and 701.12 is: 1,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.79 : 3,391.46 = 701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.79/3,391.46 = 701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.79x = 3,391.46 × 701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.79x = 2,377,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,820.44/2,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.30

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