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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.23, 3,515.73 and 699.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.23, 3,515.73 and 699.78 is: 1,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.23 : 3,515.73 = 699.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.23/3,515.73 = 699.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.23x = 3,515.73 × 699.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.23x = 2,460,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,237.54/2,343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.93

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