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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.40, 3,515.14 and 699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.40, 3,515.14 and 699.96 is: 1,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.40 : 3,515.14 = 699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.40/3,515.14 = 699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.40x = 3,515.14 × 699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.40x = 2,460,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,457.39/2,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.95

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