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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.93, 3,514.59 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.93, 3,514.59 and 699.44 is: 1,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.93 : 3,514.59 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.93/3,514.59 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.93x = 3,514.59 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.93x = 2,458,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,227.26/2,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.21

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