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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.04, 3,514.89 and 700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.04, 3,514.89 and 700.09 is: 1,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.04 : 3,514.89 = 700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.04/3,514.89 = 700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.04x = 3,514.89 × 700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.04x = 2,460,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,739.34/2,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.23

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