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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.10, 3,391.98 and 701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.10, 3,391.98 and 701.68 is: 1,052.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.10 : 3,391.98 = 701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.10/3,391.98 = 701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.10x = 3,391.98 × 701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.10x = 2,380,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,084.53/2,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.16

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