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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.51, 3,519.26 and 702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.51, 3,519.26 and 702.62 is: 1,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.51 : 3,519.26 = 702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.51/3,519.26 = 702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.51x = 3,519.26 × 702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.51x = 2,472,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,681.35/2,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.77

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