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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.33, 3,518.54 and 702.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.33, 3,518.54 and 702.05 is: 1,053.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.33 : 3,518.54 = 702.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.33/3,518.54 = 702.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.33x = 3,518.54 × 702.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.33x = 2,470,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,172.54/2,345.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.23

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