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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.17, 3,519.90 and 703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.17, 3,519.90 and 703.17 is: 1,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.17 : 3,519.90 = 703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.17/3,519.90 = 703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.17x = 3,519.90 × 703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.17x = 2,475,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,088.08/2,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.50

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