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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.17, 3,515.40 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.17, 3,515.40 and 700.16 is: 1,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.17 : 3,515.40 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.17/3,515.40 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.17x = 3,515.40 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.17x = 2,461,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,344.66/2,344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.98

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