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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.92, 3,392.76 and 701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.92, 3,392.76 and 701.81 is: 1,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.92 : 3,392.76 = 701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.92/3,392.76 = 701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.92x = 3,392.76 × 701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.92x = 2,381,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,067.34/2,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.68

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