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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.47, 3,521.79 and 704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.47, 3,521.79 and 704.05 is: 1,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.47 : 3,521.79 = 704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.47/3,521.79 = 704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.47x = 3,521.79 × 704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.47x = 2,479,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,507.45/2,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.25

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