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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.38, 3,521.52 and 704.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.38, 3,521.52 and 704.01 is: 1,056.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.38 : 3,521.52 = 704.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.38/3,521.52 = 704.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.38x = 3,521.52 × 704.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.38x = 2,479,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,185.30/2,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.15

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