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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.48, 3,522.58 and 705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.48, 3,522.58 and 705.06 is: 1,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.48 : 3,522.58 = 705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.48/3,522.58 = 705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.48x = 3,522.58 × 705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.48x = 2,483,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,630.25/2,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.55

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