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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.90, 3,391.62 and 701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.90, 3,391.62 and 701.48 is: 1,051.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.90 : 3,391.62 = 701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.90/3,391.62 = 701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.90x = 3,391.62 × 701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.90x = 2,379,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,153.60/2,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.84

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