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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.62, 3,520.40 and 703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.62, 3,520.40 and 703.26 is: 1,055.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.62 : 3,520.40 = 703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.62/3,520.40 = 703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.62x = 3,520.40 × 703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.62x = 2,475,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,752.99/2,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.03

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