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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.81, 3,391.42 and 701.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.81, 3,391.42 and 701.41 is: 1,051.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.81 : 3,391.42 = 701.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.81/3,391.42 = 701.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.81x = 3,391.42 × 701.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.81x = 2,378,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,772.40/2,261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.71

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