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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.67, 3,514.71 and 699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.67, 3,514.71 and 699.27 is: 1,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.67 : 3,514.71 = 699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.67/3,514.71 = 699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.67x = 3,514.71 × 699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.67x = 2,457,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,731.26/2,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.12

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