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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.84, 3,391.54 and 701.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.84, 3,391.54 and 701.17 is: 1,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.84 : 3,391.54 = 701.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.84/3,391.54 = 701.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.84x = 3,391.54 × 701.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.84x = 2,378,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,046.10/2,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.38

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