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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.98, 3,517.34 and 701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.98, 3,517.34 and 701.57 is: 1,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.98 : 3,517.34 = 701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.98/3,517.34 = 701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.98x = 3,517.34 × 701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.98x = 2,467,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,639.13/2,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.31

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