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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.22, 3,522.48 and 704.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.22, 3,522.48 and 704.61 is: 1,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.22 : 3,522.48 = 704.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.22/3,522.48 = 704.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.22x = 3,522.48 × 704.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.22x = 2,481,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,974.63/2,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.96

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