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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.69, 3,515.57 and 700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.69, 3,515.57 and 700.26 is: 1,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.69 : 3,515.57 = 700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.69/3,515.57 = 700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.69x = 3,515.57 × 700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.69x = 2,461,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,809.55/2,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.40

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