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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.39, 3,392.26 and 701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.39, 3,392.26 and 701.97 is: 1,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.39 : 3,392.26 = 701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.39/3,392.26 = 701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.39x = 3,392.26 × 701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.39x = 2,381,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,264.75/2,262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.54

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