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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.06, 3,514.46 and 699.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.06, 3,514.46 and 699.57 is: 1,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.06 : 3,514.46 = 699.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.06/3,514.46 = 699.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.06x = 3,514.46 × 699.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.06x = 2,458,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,607.28/2,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.31

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