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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.87, 3,517.12 and 701.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.87, 3,517.12 and 701.29 is: 1,051.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.87 : 3,517.12 = 701.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.87/3,517.12 = 701.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.87x = 3,517.12 × 701.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.87x = 2,466,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,521.08/2,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.88

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