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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.34, 3,518.52 and 702.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.34, 3,518.52 and 702.03 is: 1,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.34 : 3,518.52 = 702.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.34/3,518.52 = 702.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.34x = 3,518.52 × 702.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.34x = 2,470,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,106.60/2,345.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.20

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