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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.25, 3,521.85 and 704.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.25, 3,521.85 and 704.91 is: 1,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.25 : 3,521.85 = 704.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.25/3,521.85 = 704.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.25x = 3,521.85 × 704.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.25x = 2,482,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,587.28/2,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.21

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