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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.98, 3,519.47 and 702.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.98, 3,519.47 and 702.65 is: 1,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.98 : 3,519.47 = 702.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.98/3,519.47 = 702.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.98x = 3,519.47 × 702.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.98x = 2,472,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,955.60/2,345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.12

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