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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.44, 3,516.66 and 700.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.44, 3,516.66 and 700.98 is: 1,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.44 : 3,516.66 = 700.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.44/3,516.66 = 700.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.44x = 3,516.66 × 700.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.44x = 2,465,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,108.33/2,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.47

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