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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.79, 3,400.50 and 706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.79, 3,400.50 and 706.91 is: 1,060.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.79 : 3,400.50 = 706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.79/3,400.50 = 706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.79x = 3,400.50 × 706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.79x = 2,403,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,847.46/2,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.46

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