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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.68, 3,515.48 and 700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.68, 3,515.48 and 700.24 is: 1,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.68 : 3,515.48 = 700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.68/3,515.48 = 700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.68x = 3,515.48 × 700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.68x = 2,461,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,679.72/2,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.35

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