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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.69, 3,516.05 and 700.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.69, 3,516.05 and 700.37 is: 1,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.69 : 3,516.05 = 700.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.69/3,516.05 = 700.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.69x = 3,516.05 × 700.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.69x = 2,462,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,514.86/2,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.70

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