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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.86, 3,517.91 and 701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.86, 3,517.91 and 701.42 is: 1,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.86 : 3,517.91 = 701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.86/3,517.91 = 701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.86x = 3,517.91 × 701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.86x = 2,467,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,527.16/2,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.31

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