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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.83, 3,516.33 and 700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.83, 3,516.33 and 700.38 is: 1,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.83 : 3,516.33 = 700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.83/3,516.33 = 700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.83x = 3,516.33 × 700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.83x = 2,462,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,767.21/2,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.75

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