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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.47, 3,513.59 and 699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.47, 3,513.59 and 699.03 is: 1,048.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.47 : 3,513.59 = 699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.47/3,513.59 = 699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.47x = 3,513.59 × 699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.47x = 2,456,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,101.32/2,342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.51

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