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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.81, 3,515.58 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.81, 3,515.58 and 700.32 is: 1,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.81 : 3,515.58 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.81/3,515.58 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.81x = 3,515.58 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.81x = 2,462,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,030.99/2,343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.44

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