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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.30, 3,551.64 and 701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.30, 3,551.64 and 701.94 is: 1,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.30 : 3,551.64 = 701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.30/3,551.64 = 701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.30x = 3,551.64 × 701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.30x = 2,493,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,038.18/2,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.67

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