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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.12, 3,521.30 and 704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.12, 3,521.30 and 704.12 is: 1,055.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.12 : 3,521.30 = 704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.12/3,521.30 = 704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.12x = 3,521.30 × 704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.12x = 2,479,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,396.63/2,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.91

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