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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.66, 3,520.08 and 703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.66, 3,520.08 and 703.26 is: 1,054.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.66 : 3,520.08 = 703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.66/3,520.08 = 703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.66x = 3,520.08 × 703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.66x = 2,475,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,531.46/2,346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.92

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