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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.68, 3,517.62 and 701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.68, 3,517.62 and 701.22 is: 1,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.68 : 3,517.62 = 701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.68/3,517.62 = 701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.68x = 3,517.62 × 701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.68x = 2,466,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,636.06/2,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.01

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