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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.15, 3,519.91 and 702.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.15, 3,519.91 and 702.82 is: 1,054.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.15 : 3,519.91 = 702.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.15/3,519.91 = 702.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.15x = 3,519.91 × 702.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.15x = 2,473,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,859.63/2,346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.44

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