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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.32, 3,515.55 and 699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.32, 3,515.55 and 699.86 is: 1,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.32 : 3,515.55 = 699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.32/3,515.55 = 699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.32x = 3,515.55 × 699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.32x = 2,460,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,392.82/2,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.96

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