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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.89, 3,520.36 and 703.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.89, 3,520.36 and 703.45 is: 1,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.89 : 3,520.36 = 703.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.89/3,520.36 = 703.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.89x = 3,520.36 × 703.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.89x = 2,476,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,402.52/2,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.18

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