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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.28, 3,515.28 and 699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.28, 3,515.28 and 699.64 is: 1,049.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.28 : 3,515.28 = 699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.28/3,515.28 = 699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.28x = 3,515.28 × 699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.28x = 2,459,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,430.50/2,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.57

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