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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.99, 3,520.55 and 703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.99, 3,520.55 and 703.50 is: 1,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.99 : 3,520.55 = 703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.99/3,520.55 = 703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.99x = 3,520.55 × 703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.99x = 2,476,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,706.93/2,346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.27

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