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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.97, 3,522.54 and 704.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.97, 3,522.54 and 704.55 is: 1,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.97 : 3,522.54 = 704.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.97/3,522.54 = 704.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.97x = 3,522.54 × 704.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.97x = 2,481,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,796.75/2,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.00

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