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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.49, 3,521.24 and 704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.49, 3,521.24 and 704.03 is: 1,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.49 : 3,521.24 = 704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.49/3,521.24 = 704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.49x = 3,521.24 × 704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.49x = 2,479,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,069.82/2,347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.05

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