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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.59, 3,519.68 and 703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.59, 3,519.68 and 703.51 is: 1,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.59 : 3,519.68 = 703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.59/3,519.68 = 703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.59x = 3,519.68 × 703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.59x = 2,476,130.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,130.08/2,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.20

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