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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.76, 3,519.63 and 702.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.76, 3,519.63 and 702.87 is: 1,054.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.76 : 3,519.63 = 702.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.76/3,519.63 = 702.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.76x = 3,519.63 × 702.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.76x = 2,473,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,842.34/2,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.15

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