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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.73, 3,516.08 and 700.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.73, 3,516.08 and 700.94 is: 1,051.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.73 : 3,516.08 = 700.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.73/3,516.08 = 700.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.73x = 3,516.08 × 700.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.73x = 2,464,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,566.40/2,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.11

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