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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.59, 3,521.18 and 704.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.59, 3,521.18 and 704.51 is: 1,056.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.59 : 3,521.18 = 704.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.59/3,521.18 = 704.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.59x = 3,521.18 × 704.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.59x = 2,480,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,706.52/2,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.70

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