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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.10, 3,514.52 and 699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.10, 3,514.52 and 699.66 is: 1,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.10 : 3,514.52 = 699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.10/3,514.52 = 699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.10x = 3,514.52 × 699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.10x = 2,458,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,953.24/2,343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.45

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