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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.18, 3,516.93 and 700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.18, 3,516.93 and 700.80 is: 1,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.18 : 3,516.93 = 700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.18/3,516.93 = 700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.18x = 3,516.93 × 700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.18x = 2,464,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,664.54/2,344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.40

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