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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.02, 3,514.37 and 699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.02, 3,514.37 and 699.62 is: 1,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.02 : 3,514.37 = 699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.02/3,514.37 = 699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.02x = 3,514.37 × 699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.02x = 2,458,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,702.47/2,343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.38

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