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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.97, 3,514.90 and 699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.97, 3,514.90 and 699.48 is: 1,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.97 : 3,514.90 = 699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.97/3,514.90 = 699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.97x = 3,514.90 × 699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.97x = 2,458,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,602.25/2,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.35

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