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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.46, 3,520.68 and 703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.46, 3,520.68 and 703.80 is: 1,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.46 : 3,520.68 = 703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.46/3,520.68 = 703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.46x = 3,520.68 × 703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.46x = 2,477,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,854.58/2,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.55

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