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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.46, 3,521.52 and 704.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.46, 3,521.52 and 704.57 is: 1,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.46 : 3,521.52 = 704.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.46/3,521.52 = 704.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.46x = 3,521.52 × 704.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.46x = 2,481,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,139.74/2,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.50

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