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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.79, 3,514.19 and 699.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.79, 3,514.19 and 699.37 is: 1,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.79 : 3,514.19 = 699.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.79/3,514.19 = 699.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.79x = 3,514.19 × 699.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.79x = 2,457,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,706.78/2,342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.05

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