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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.78, 3,521.70 and 704.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.78, 3,521.70 and 704.23 is: 1,056.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.78 : 3,521.70 = 704.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.78/3,521.70 = 704.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.78x = 3,521.70 × 704.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.78x = 2,480,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,068.08/2,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.35

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