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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.97, 3,516.93 and 701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.97, 3,516.93 and 701.30 is: 1,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.97 : 3,516.93 = 701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.97/3,516.93 = 701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.97x = 3,516.93 × 701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.97x = 2,466,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,419.50/2,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.79

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