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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.73, 3,516.57 and 701.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.73, 3,516.57 and 701.06 is: 1,051.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.73 : 3,516.57 = 701.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.73/3,516.57 = 701.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.73x = 3,516.57 × 701.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.73x = 2,465,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,308.98/2,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.43

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