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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.98, 3,516.47 and 700.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.98, 3,516.47 and 700.65 is: 1,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.98 : 3,516.47 = 700.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.98/3,516.47 = 700.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.98x = 3,516.47 × 700.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.98x = 2,463,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,811.20/2,343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.13

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