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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.60, 3,516.36 and 701.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.60, 3,516.36 and 701.11 is: 1,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.60 : 3,516.36 = 701.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.60/3,516.36 = 701.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.60x = 3,516.36 × 701.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.60x = 2,465,355.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,355.16/2,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.50

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