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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.70, 3,520.50 and 703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.70, 3,520.50 and 703.94 is: 1,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.70 : 3,520.50 = 703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.70/3,520.50 = 703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.70x = 3,520.50 × 703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.70x = 2,478,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,220.77/2,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.60

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