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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.95, 3,518.07 and 701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.95, 3,518.07 and 701.55 is: 1,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.95 : 3,518.07 = 701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.95/3,518.07 = 701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.95x = 3,518.07 × 701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.95x = 2,468,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,102.01/2,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.52

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