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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.92, 3,515.90 and 700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.92, 3,515.90 and 700.48 is: 1,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.92 : 3,515.90 = 700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.92/3,515.90 = 700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.92x = 3,515.90 × 700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.92x = 2,462,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,825.76/2,343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.73

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