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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.77, 3,521.66 and 704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.77, 3,521.66 and 704.32 is: 1,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.77 : 3,521.66 = 704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.77/3,521.66 = 704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.77x = 3,521.66 × 704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.77x = 2,480,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,375.57/2,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.48

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