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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.53, 3,647.30 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.53, 3,647.30 and 700.16 is: 1,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.53 : 3,647.30 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.53/3,647.30 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.53x = 3,647.30 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.53x = 2,553,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,671.83/2,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.23

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