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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.55, 3,514.39 and 699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.55, 3,514.39 and 699.22 is: 1,049.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.55 : 3,514.39 = 699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.55/3,514.39 = 699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.55x = 3,514.39 × 699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.55x = 2,457,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,331.78/2,342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.00

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