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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.28, 3,514.64 and 699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.28, 3,514.64 and 699.84 is: 1,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.28 : 3,514.64 = 699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.28/3,514.64 = 699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.28x = 3,514.64 × 699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.28x = 2,459,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,685.66/2,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.68

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