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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.68, 3,522.12 and 704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.68, 3,522.12 and 704.22 is: 1,056.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.68 : 3,522.12 = 704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.68/3,522.12 = 704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.68x = 3,522.12 × 704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.68x = 2,480,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,347.35/2,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.51

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