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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.65, 3,517.65 and 701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.65, 3,517.65 and 701.32 is: 1,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.65 : 3,517.65 = 701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.65/3,517.65 = 701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.65x = 3,517.65 × 701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.65x = 2,467,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,003.02/2,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.19

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