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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.15, 3,516.69 and 700.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.15, 3,516.69 and 700.66 is: 1,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.15 : 3,516.69 = 700.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.15/3,516.69 = 700.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.15x = 3,516.69 × 700.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.15x = 2,464,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,004.02/2,344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.13

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