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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.04, 3,515.02 and 699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.04, 3,515.02 and 699.45 is: 1,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.04 : 3,515.02 = 699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.04/3,515.02 = 699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.04x = 3,515.02 × 699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.04x = 2,458,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,565.81/2,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.31

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