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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.60, 3,517.23 and 700.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.60, 3,517.23 and 700.93 is: 1,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.60 : 3,517.23 = 700.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.60/3,517.23 = 700.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.60x = 3,517.23 × 700.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.60x = 2,465,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,332.02/2,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.49

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