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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.38, 3,646.92 and 700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.38, 3,646.92 and 700.02 is: 1,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.38 : 3,646.92 = 700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.38/3,646.92 = 700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.38x = 3,646.92 × 700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.38x = 2,552,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,916.94/2,431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.99

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