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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.96, 3,519.68 and 703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.96, 3,519.68 and 703.20 is: 1,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.96 : 3,519.68 = 703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.96/3,519.68 = 703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.96x = 3,519.68 × 703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.96x = 2,475,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,038.98/2,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.57

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