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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.12, 3,515.34 and 700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.12, 3,515.34 and 700.36 is: 1,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.12 : 3,515.34 = 700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.12/3,515.34 = 700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.12x = 3,515.34 × 700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.12x = 2,462,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,003.52/2,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.29

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