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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.07, 3,522.69 and 704.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.07, 3,522.69 and 704.61 is: 1,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.07 : 3,522.69 = 704.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.07/3,522.69 = 704.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.07x = 3,522.69 × 704.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.07x = 2,482,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,122.60/2,348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.09

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