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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.86, 3,517.32 and 701.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.86, 3,517.32 and 701.43 is: 1,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.86 : 3,517.32 = 701.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.86/3,517.32 = 701.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.86x = 3,517.32 × 701.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.86x = 2,467,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,153.77/2,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.15

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